RN Admissions PRN

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital • Mesa, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health is hiring an Admissions RN for its 100-bed acute psychiatric hospital in East Mesa, Arizona. The hospital provides care for adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other behavioral health needs. The role supports an efficient, safe admissions process, including clinical review, patient assessment, coordination with physicians and referral sources, documentation, insurance authorization, and registration. The posting describes PRN admissions/intake work with 12-hour shifts, while also referring to the position as full-time night shift.

The facility describes itself as a modern behavioral health hospital with a calm, supportive environment. Team members carry a Personal Panic Alarm device in clinical and non-clinical areas. The role involves working with patients, families, medical and psychiatric personnel, payors, hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, and coordinating appropriate follow-up for people who are not admitted.

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.
• De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.
• First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review admission medical documentation, complete medication reconciliation, 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 appropriate information and recommendations.
• Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on admission recommendations and decisions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Register admitted patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; 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 according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Benefits

• A modern facility with a calm, supportive environment.
• Experience in behavioral health admissions and crisis stabilization.
• A collaborative team environment that values communication and mental-health awareness.
• Opportunity to grow clinical skills in a high-impact environment.
• Purpose-driven work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree