Registered Nurse Admissions Eves

Oasis Behavioral Health•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oasis Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Admissions Registered Nurse to support adolescents and adults accessing mental health and substance use treatment at its 210-bed behavioral health hospital in Chandler, Arizona. The RN helps ensure a smooth admissions process by reviewing referrals and medical records, assessing patients, coordinating with clinical staff and referral sources, and completing admission documentation and authorization steps. The position follows a Monday–Friday evening schedule, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The facility provides a personal panic alarm to every employee.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in an area relevant to the hiring facility.
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.
Compassionate, detail-oriented approach to patient care and admissions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Review admission medical documentation, reconcile medications, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when a patient's medical needs 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 and provide recommendations and information.
Assess patients 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 inventories of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
Monitor patients throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including details of 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.
Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; 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.