Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) 11a-11p Full-Time

About the role

This position requires a thorough understanding of the facility’s treatment program and philosophy, admission process and criteria, support and administrative services, medical knowledge of various aspects of substance abuse and dual diagnosis patient care. The Admissions Nurse is a member of the treatment team providing professional level of nursing care to patients under minimum supervision and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Complete the nursing admissions process, including but not limited to explaining services and related costs, and conducting telephonic/in person intake screenings to assess the client’s situation.
• Deliver the highest quality customer service standards of care and productivity for internal and external clients.
• Review admission referrals and coordinate with navigators to ensure proper placement.
• Triage all incoming clients for intended level of care.
• Call the appropriate team member (e.g. Medical Director) to provide all non-life-threatening medical and medication concerns to obtain guidance regarding their plan of action for the client. (In the event of a life-threatening emergency, all staff members are authorized to contact emergency services by dialing 911).
• Identify client care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual clients and in partnership with other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Promote client's independence by establishing client care goals, teaching client to understand condition, medications and self-care requirements, and answering questions.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against client care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
• Document patient care services by charting in client and department records.
• Maintain interdepartmental continuity of care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in deviating from policy in circumstances where strict adherence would pose a risk to the patient, visitor, staff or facility.
• Participate in Performance Improvement data collection, analysis, reporting and staff education.
• Assist in providing essential training to the new staff.
• Cookbook with providers and nurses regarding the plan of care to provide the individual treatment needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active Nursing License in the State the treatment center is located.
• Knowledge of mental health, addiction, and addiction treatment preferred.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Able to handle confidential information, and manage time wisely.
• Working knowledge of Google Products, GMail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.

Qualifications

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds at a time.

Skills

• Delegation
• Organization
• Coordination

Benefits

• Compensation Transparency In accordance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, the reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position $46.00-$54.00 flat rate per hour (does not include shift differentials).

Pay

Compensation Transparency In accordance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, the reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position $46.00-$54.00 flat rate per hour (does not include shift differentials).

Schedule

Generally, placement within the upper portion of the range is reserved for candidates with several years of directly related experience or exceptional expertise.