Admissions Registered Nurse - Nights

North Port Behavioral Health is a premier mental health and substance misuse hospital in North Port, FL, offering 24-hour nursing care for individuals struggling with behavioral and addiction disorders. We are a brand new 144-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adolescents (13-17), adults (18+), and seniors (55+).

About the role

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at North Port Behavioral Health, you will facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to ensure continuity of care and appropriate resource utilization. Your responsibilities will include reviewing medical documentation, completing medication reconciliation, obtaining admission orders, and collaborating with medical and psychiatric personnel.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with conditions outside the facility’s capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, responding within facility policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the 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 in accordance with facility policy and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients is received prior to admission.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to secure authorization for 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 admission and consent forms.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and families, prioritizing patient safety.
• Coordinate care for patients not admitted, ensuring appropriate follow-up and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals as required.
• Perform other assigned functions and tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in the specialty area of the hiring facility.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state of Florida.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility regulations.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, and dental.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs and financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Well-being programs.
• 100% paid psychiatric training.
• Employee discount program (PerkSpot) with access to over 30,000 merchants.