Registered Nurse Intake Nights

Acadia•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oasis Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Admissions Registered Nurse to support admissions for adolescents and adults seeking mental health and substance use treatment. The RN helps ensure an efficient admissions process by reviewing referrals and medical information, assessing patients, coordinating with clinical and administrative stakeholders, and completing admission and authorization documentation. The role is based at a 210-bed behavioral health hospital in Chandler, Arizona, and follows a night schedule from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, reconcile medications, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical needs beyond 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 appropriate information and recommendations.
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 inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during 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 information about medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization within payor timeframe guidelines.
Register admitted patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional approach; prioritize patient safety and promptly address concerns or complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision in accordance with special precautions and individualized guidelines.