Registered Nurse Admissions - Behavioral Health

Henry Ford Health; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health Admissions. This role involves facilitating patient admissions, coordinating care, and conducting assessments in a newly established behavioral health hospital in Michigan. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a focus on patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical capacity.
• Clear and active nursing license is required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation and facilitate patient admissions.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Detail-oriented

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

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Overview

Join our Henry Ford Behavioral Health team as a Full-time Behavioral Health Admissions RN!

• Full-time / Nights: 7:00pm - 7:30am (3-12's with an every other weekend rotation)
  
  

Overview

Join our Henry Ford Behavioral Health team as a Full-time Behavioral Health Admissions RN!

Shift Option:

• Full-time / Nights: 7:00pm - 7:30am (3-12's with an every other weekend rotation)
  
  

Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System have formed a joint venture to develop, construct and operate a new state-of-the-art two story 192-bed behavioral health hospital. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will address the ongoing need for psychiatric access for the Greater Detroit Metro area.

This hospital will expand geographic coverage and enable care for a broader region of Southeast Michigan. Located in West Bloomfield, MI the newly constructed Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will share the campus with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

Responsibilities

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 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.
• 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 according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.
  
  

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant 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 the facility).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
  
  

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.

AHRN

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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