Overview

FT RN Admissions/Intake Opportunity at Sonora Behavioral Health - Tucson, AZ

Avaialble:

• 11am-11:30pm Swing Shift
• 6am - 6pm Day Shift
• $12,000 SIGN ON BONUS for Full-time

Join our team at Sonora Behavioral Health, the Leading Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position may be right for you!

Sonora Behavioral Health, Tucson's leading mental health treatment center for children, adolescents, and adults, is setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 140-bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Responsibilities

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. Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

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

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.

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