RN Admissions/Intake Starting at $40

Shorewood Behavioral Health•Madison, WI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art 120-bed behavioral healthcare hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in acute and outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Services include Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and specialized programs developed to meet community needs. The RN Admissions/Intake clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, selection of the most appropriate level of care, and effective use of patient benefits and resources. The position offers full-time evening shifts of 8 or 10 hours and full-time night shifts of 10 hours. Starting pay is $40 per hour, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Shift differentials are $6 per hour for nights and $8 per hour for weekend nights.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to facility inquiries and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming-patient admissions, including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Obtain clinical information from referral sources or patients, including medical comorbidity information, before admission when possible.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients to the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms with them.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Prioritize patient safety and provide excellent customer service with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Coordinate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified in special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.