RN - Admissions

Bronson Behavioral Hospital•Battle Creek, MI

1d•$36 - $54

About The Position

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Admissions RN. The hospital is a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving adults with acute mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The RN facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to help ensure continuity of care, appropriate levels of care, and effective use of patient benefits and resources. The position is a night shift role from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., working three 12-hour shifts with weekend rotation. The hourly rate is $36.00–$54.29, depending on nursing experience, plus night shift differentials.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree in Nursing.
Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the facility’s specialty area is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification required.
De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity within the hiring facility’s specialty area.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have 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 medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming patients’ admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain 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 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 pre-authorization for treatment and admission before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Prioritize patient safety and provide excellent customer service with a sense of urgency.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.