Admissions RN: Inpatient Intake & Care Review

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Accident Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) to conduct comprehensive clinical reviews and determine admission eligibility for our 90-bed psychiatric facility. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, regulatory awareness, and safe patient assessment.

Responsibilities include evaluating medical history, diagnoses, acuity, and risk factors while ensuring alignment with California law and Joint Commission standards; strong

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current California RN License required.
• Minimum two years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred).
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities.
• Experience reviewing referral packets or medical necessity reviews.
• Ability to analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment.
• Familiarity with Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine admission eligibility.
• Evaluate medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, and exclusionary criteria.
• Assess medical stability to ensure safe and appropriate care.
• Apply California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards during screening.
• Demonstrate leadership in organizing unit tasks and coordinating care processes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

California RN License

Job description

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) to conduct comprehensive clinical reviews and determine admission eligibility for our 90-bed psychiatric facility. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, regulatory awareness, and safe patient assessment.

Responsibilities include evaluating medical history, diagnoses, acuity, and risk factors while ensuring alignment with California law and Joint Commission standards; strong