Intake​/Admissions Nurse - PRN

Shifts Available:

Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Nights: 10:00pm - 8:00am

PRN

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital. As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

* Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.

* Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.

* Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy time frames.

* Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.

* Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.

* Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.

* Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.

* Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.

* Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.

* Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.

* Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.

* Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.

* Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.

* Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.

* Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

* When a patient's needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

* Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

* Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.

* Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.

* Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

* LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Clear and active nursing license in the state.

* CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

* First aid may be required based on state or facility

* We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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