Registered Nurse Admissions Eves

Acadia•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oasis Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to support adolescents and adults seeking mental health and substance use treatment. The RN helps ensure a smooth, efficient admissions process by applying clinical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with patients, families, referral sources, and medical and psychiatric personnel. The role is based at a 210-bed behavioral health hospital in Chandler, Arizona, and follows a Monday–Friday evening schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The RN reviews referrals and clinical documentation, assesses patient acuity and appropriate level of care, coordinates admission decisions and physician orders, completes assessments and required forms, and obtains insurance verification and pre-authorization. The role also supports safe transitions and follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted, while maintaining accurate documentation and following facility policies and individualized safety precautions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the facility’s relevant specialty is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the relevant specialty area for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients whose medical conditions exceed the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity; and respond within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility by providing information and appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional manner; prioritize patient safety and address concerns or complaints promptly.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.