Evening Admissions RN — Impactful Behavioral Health

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA Options

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial Wellness Resources

Job summary

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ is seeking a full-time Admissions RN to help adolescents and adults access mental health and substance use treatment. The role emphasizes admissions processing, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with physicians to secure payor authorization.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree in Nursing and at least one year of clinical or observational experience, with a compassionate approach and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.

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 timeframes.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ is seeking a full-time Admissions RN to help adolescents and adults access mental health and substance use treatment. The role emphasizes admissions processing, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with physicians to secure payor authorization.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree in Nursing and at least one year of clinical or observational experience, with a compassionate approach and strong attention to detail.