Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine appropriateness for admission to an Acadia facility by reviewing pre-admission screenings, medical and clinical records and all other patient information.

• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct nurse-to-nurse reviews with outside hospitals/facilities to determine potential patient eligibility for an Acadia facility.

• Perform additional telephonic screenings of prospective patients to determine eligibility for admission when more information is needed.

• Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel onsite to maintain up-to-date medical and clinical admissions criteria for screening incoming patients.

• Support multiple facilities’ admissions functions within a given region to promptly assist clients and their family’s seeking treatment.

• Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and task as assigned

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests, and other members of the health care team.

• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in the area of specialty for the facilities within a specific region.

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.