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.