PRN RN Admissions Intake Psych

Oasis Behavioral Health is a 210-bed hospital providing mental health and substance-use treatment for adolescents and adults. We’re looking for a PRN Admissions RN who brings both skill and heart to join our night-shift team.

About the Role

• Stable, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts patient care
• Leadership that values professionalism, balance, and respect
• Team-focused culture with safety as a priority—every staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for instant support

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 toward 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Schedule

• PRN (as-needed) night shifts, 12 hours per shift