RN Admissions

Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health treatment center in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated RN for the Admissions team. The role involves ensuring a smooth admissions process for patients, requiring clinical expertise and attention to detail. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and competitive shift differentials.

Benefits

Competitive Shift Differentials

Tuition reimbursement up to $3k per year

PerkSpot employee discount program

Personal Panic Alarm devices for staff and patients

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical or observational experience, preferably in mental health.
• Active nursing license in the state.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation and complete medication reconciliation.
• Facilitate admissions and conduct assessments.
• Monitor patient status and ensure timely receipt of clinical information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Southcoast Behavioral Health. 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. Southcoast Behavioral is committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community. In Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Work Schedule: FT Evenings or PRN. 8-hour shifts

Populations: Child/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

Rates: Between $39.00 - $51.00 (depending on experience and education)

Southcoast is a premier mental health treatment center serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary disability coverage. Our well-being programs include employee assistance, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3k per year
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Safety is a top priority, with Personal Panic Alarm devices for staff and patients

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical documentation, complete medication reconciliation, obtain admission orders
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities
• Review referrals, assess medical and behavioral acuity, respond within timeframes
• Respond to inquiries, conduct assessments, collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff
• Facilitate admissions, including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings
• Perform insurance verifications and secure pre-authorizations
• Monitor patient status, ensure timely receipt of clinical information
• Schedule pre-admission assessments, communicate with physicians and families
• Maintain accurate medical records, complete pre-authorization, and admit patients into systems
• Provide empathetic, professional attitude, prioritize safety, address concerns
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients, conduct safety checks

Qualifications

We seek a motivated individual passionate about patient care and smooth admissions processes.

• Associate's degree in Nursing (minimum)
• At least one year of clinical or observational experience, preferably relevant to mental health

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active nursing license in the state
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications (training provided)
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility policies

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.