Admissions Referral Nurse

About the role

Eagleville Hospital is an independent substance use and behavioral health treatment and educational organization serving the community for more than a century. The Admission Referral Nurse fosters relationships, facilitates clinical review of potential admissions, coordinates admission and transfer, collaborates with all disciplines, and assists with bed coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in behavioral health assessment, physical nursing assessment, nursing care, diagnosis, and interventions
• Apply knowledge of the therapeutic milieu and interdisciplinary team approach to care and treatment (psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social work, counseling, activities, and pharmacology)
• Discuss cases with the admitting provider and interdisciplinary team to understand clinical impression, treatment plan, and expected treatment period
• Provide comprehensive hand-off communication/report to the receiving unit RN using the SBAR tool
• Alert the interdisciplinary team, including the provider, of any changes in the patient’s condition upon arrival
• Utilize de-escalating techniques to calm patients and prevent escalation of disruptive behavior
• Communicate professionally, clearly, and completely with the patient, family, peers, and interdisciplinary team
• Assist with the completion of admission assessments for direct admissions to the patient care units as needed or as assigned by supervisor
• Serve as a community liaison and maintain partnerships with referral sources within the community
• Participate in performance improvement (PI) activities to improve admission services
• Comply with current Eagleville Hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Attend and complete all mandatory education and training
• Perform other duties as assigned