Register Nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes. Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations. Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility. Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions. Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consents, 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/or physician orders. Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field. Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Experience Preferred: Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.