• Inpatient Behavioral Health Admission Review Nurse

    Veterans Inc. (Shrewsbury, MA)


    59 South St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States | Nursing | Hourly | 50 per hour | Full Time

     

    | This is a full time position with full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403B, paid time off, short/long term disability and life insurance, etc.)

     

    With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc., the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England, is seeking to fill the Inpatient Behavioral Health Admission Review Nurse position and become a valued member of the Veterans Inc. team!

    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:

    + Patient Assessment: Conducting initial, comprehensive assessments of patients to determine their need for inpatient care.

    + Information Gathering: Collecting and reviewing medical histories, current medications, existing treatment plans, and diagnostic information from patients, families, and referring providers.

    + Eligibility & Compliance: Reviewing information to ensure patients meet specific eligibility criteria for program admission that include reviewing the organization's requirements, insurance providers, and state regulations.

    + Documentation & Coordination: Completing all required documentation and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and develop initial treatment plans.

    + Crisis Intervention: Utilizing knowledge of crisis management and behavioral health protocols to manage patients in acute distress during the admissions process.

    + Referral Management: Processing referrals from doctors, emergency departments, or other agencies and, if the patient is not a candidate for the facility, coordinating alternative referrals.

    WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

    + Minimum Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is highly valued.

    + Must have a current and valid Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse

    + Current certification in CPR

    + Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred. Experience providing nursing care in a substance abuse treatment setting is highly valued.

    + Time Management skills and the ability to answer medical questions before referral reaches Admissions staff

    + Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.

    + Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

     

    For more information, or to apply now; visit our website (http://www.veteransinc.org/) . Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page (https://veteransinc.applicantpool.com/jobs/) . Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

     

    Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact [email protected] ([email protected]) .

     

    We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.