RN Admissions - Behavioral Health

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at StoneCrest Center. 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. StoneCrest Center is Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Schedule

Full-time, Nights: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am (three 12‑hour night shifts per week with weekend rotation).

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your loved ones
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave
• Professional Growth – industry-leading opportunities with strong growth potential

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 the facility’s capabilities
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity and respond within designated timeframes
• Respond to inquiries about the facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information
• 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, 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

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 specialty area for the hiring facility

Licenses & 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