RN Admissions Nurse – Behavioral Health (Sign-On Bonus)

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

New facility

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital in Madison, WI seeks compassionate nursing professionals to facilitate admissions, perform intake assessments, and coordinate utilization review for psychiatric care. The role ensures safe patient processing, documentation, and communication with physicians and families.

Required are an active nursing license in Wisconsin, an associate degree in nursing, and CPR/de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to determine appropriate care level.
• Review medical documentation for admissions, reconcile medications, and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers and review referrals for medical/psychiatric acuity.
• Complete pre-authorization for treatment and admission; coordinate with payor timelines.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure safe, appropriate follow-up after admission.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical decision making

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital in Madison, WI seeks compassionate nursing professionals to facilitate admissions, perform intake assessments, and coordinate utilization review for psychiatric care. The role ensures safe patient processing, documentation, and communication with physicians and families.

Required are an active nursing license in Wisconsin, an associate degree in nursing, and CPR/de-escalation certification.