Admissions Nurse

3 weeks ago


Worcester, United States American Addiction Centers Full time

Overview

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

This position requires a thorough understanding of the facility's treatment program and philosophy, admission process and criteria, support and administrative services, medical knowledge of various aspects of substance abuse and dual diagnosis patient care. The Admissions Nurse is a member of the treatment team providing professional level of nursing care to patients under minimum supervision and consultation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Complete the nursing admissions process, including but not limited to: explaining services and related costs, and conducting telephonic/in person intake screenings to assess the client's situation.
* Deliver the highest quality customer service standards of care and productivity for internal and external clients.
* Review admission referrals and coordinate with navigators to ensure proper placement.
* Triage all incoming clients for intended level of care.
* Call the appropriate team member (e.g. Medical Director) to provide all non-life threatening medical and medication concerns to obtain guidance regarding their plan of action for the client. (In the event of a life-threatening emergency, all staff members are authorized to contact emergency services by dialing 911).
* Identify client care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual clients and in partnership with other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
* Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to clients and families.
* Promote client's independence by establishing client care goals, teaching client to understand condition, medications and self-care requirements, and answering questions.
* Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against client care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse act, and other governing agency regulations.
* Maintain safe and clean working environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
* Protect clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
* Document patient care services by charting in client and department records.
* Maintain interdepartmental continuity of care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
* Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
* Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
* Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.
* Follow incident reporting policy and procedure, reporting any potential safety issues in a timely fashion.
* Demonstrate skills of delegation, organization and coordination of assigned services, delegating responsibilities to designated staff as appropriate.
* Function as a role model for nursing staff.
* Provides pertinent communication to the Director of Nursing regarding levels of staff performance. Effectively prioritize communication issues pertaining to all departments and provide collaborative intervention as needed.
* Exercise good judgment and discretion in deviating from policy in circumstances where strict adherence would pose a risk to the patient, visitor, staff or facility.
* Participates in Performance Improvement data collection, analysis, reporting and staff education.
* Assist in providing essential training to the new staff.
* Coordinate with providers and nurses regarding the plan of care to provide the individual treatment needed.
* Regular and consistent attendance is required.
* Other duties as assigned within scope of the position.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

* Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Knowledge of mental health, addiction, and addiction treatment preferred.
* Detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.
* Able to handle confidential information, and manage time wisely.
* Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic medical records applications, etc.

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk

Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds at a time

Certifications and Licenses:

* Active RN license in state of operation is required; RN license preferred.
* Active BLS certification directly from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to attain certification within 60 days of hire, and maintain active certification at all times.

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.


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