Admissions RN: Crisis Intake & Referral Coordinator

Brentwood Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K plan

Student loan program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join a team dedicated to improving mental health. You will conduct risk assessments, coordinate intake, and facilitate admissions while maintaining communication with referrals, families, and unit staff.

Shifts include weekend and overnight hours, with a focus on safe, nurturing patient care and coordination of level of care across the admission process. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed facility serving children to seniors.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention for psychiatric patients.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and psychiatric symptomatology.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical screening.
• Perform admission assessments.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Medical screenings by phone for transfers from other facilities.
• Obtain and document pre-certification on admissions as needed.
• Basic medical triage: skin checks, wounds, etc.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

Inpatient care

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Brentwood Hospital in Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join a team dedicated to improving mental health. You will conduct risk assessments, coordinate intake, and facilitate admissions while maintaining communication with referrals, families, and unit staff.

Shifts include weekend and overnight hours, with a focus on safe, nurturing patient care and coordination of level of care across the admission process. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed facility serving children to seniors.