RN Part-time Admissions - Intake Behavioral Health

Harboroaks; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading behavioral health hospital in Fort Wayne as a part-time RN for night shifts. You'll facilitate admissions and conduct assessments, ensuring patients receive the appropriate care. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intake assessments and manage admissions.
• Collaborate with medical staff for care planning.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure pre-authorizations.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Empathy

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

RN Part-time Nights Admissions - Intake Opportunities at Maple Heights Behavioral Health

Join our amazing team at our new, state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital.

• Part-time Night Shift Available
• 11p-7a shifts on weekdays
• 12-hour shifts on weekends
• Every other weekend

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a new, 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors with acute mental health symptoms.

We seek individuals passionate about behavioral health, offering growth opportunities and the chance to make a difference in our community. If this sounds like you, consider joining us!

Purpose

The clinical professional facilitates admissions, conducts clinical intake assessments, and manages utilization review processes to ensure patients receive appropriate care and resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical emergencies outside the facility’s capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, responding within policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff for admissions and care planning.
• Manage the admissions process, including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure pre-authorizations.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process.
• Use web-based programs to track referrals and communicate projected admissions.
• Ensure all clinical information is received prior to admission when possible.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consulting with physicians and communicating recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain medical records for authorization purposes.
• Complete pre-authorization prior to admission within payor guidelines.
• Admit patients into the registration system, completing all forms.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and families.
• Address and resolve patient complaints, prioritizing safety.
• Coordinate follow-up care and referrals for non-admitted patients.
• Conduct safety checks and supervision as per guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (minimum).
• At least one year of clinical or observational experience, preferably in a related specialty.

Licenses/Certifications:

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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of characteristics protected by law.

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