Registered Nurse - Admissions

Overview

FT RN Admissions – Th/Fr/Sa Nights (12 hr)

Oasis Behavioral Health – Chandler, AZ

If you’re an RN who wants meaningful work
, a team that actually respects your experience
, and a place where your impact is real, Oasis Behavioral Health is hiring for a full‑time nights Admissions RN

We’re a 210‑bed hospital providing mental health + substance‑use treatment for adolescents and adults — and we’re looking for nurses who bring both skill and heart
.

• Stable full‑time schedules
• Mission‑driven environment where your work actually matters
• Leadership that values professionalism, balance, and respect
• A team that shows up for each other

• Medical, dental, vision
• Prescription coverage
• FSA & HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement + financial wellness support
• …and more programs built to support your life on and off the clock

Every team member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for instant support — because your safety is non‑negotiable.

If you’re ready for a role where your experience is valued and your work has purpose, Oasis Behavioral Health is a strong next step.

Admissions RN plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high‑quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated time frames.
• Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate the admissions process, including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre‑authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process, following facility policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web‑based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
• Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre‑admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
• Complete initial pre‑authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow‑up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow‑up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision…