LVN - Overnight Mental Health Nurse

Job Description Psychiatric Intake Nurse- FT Nights, 5-8 hour shifts- Sunday through Thursday
At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
Hourly rate starting at $35 per hour.
~ Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
~ Wellness program including free preventative care
~ Generous paid time off and holidays
~403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
~ Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
~ Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Associate's Degree preferred in Nursing or LPN degree. Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field preferred.
Valid Ohio RN/LPN license required.
Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions. Practical and creative problem-solving skills.
A minimum of 1 year experience as a psychiatric nurse. 1-2 years-experience in behavioral health utilization review preferred.
Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.
The Psychiatric Intake Nurse independently facilitates clinical reviews, as necessary, on admission and for continued stay care. The Intake Nurse reviews the medical record to ensure medical necessity of admission as well as ongoing inpatient and outpatient treatment. The Intake Nurse also determines the avenues for advocacy on behalf of patients with insurance for utilization of insurance benefits throughout the patient's treatment. Further, the Intake Nurse responds to intake inquiries via phone, fax and email. Additionally, Intake Nurse functions as an overnight psychiatric nurse on a routine basis.
Immediately respond to all Bluestone Intak email, faxes and phone calls.
# Facilitate the admission with the referring hospital, including completing the nurse-to-nurse call, creating a new patient admission in the electronic medical record and entering all treatment orders and medications.
# Complete initial, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of patient care in a timely manner to ensure continuous coverage for patients in inpatient treatment.
# Initiate, schedule, and meaningfully participate in peer reviews and expedited appeals between third-party payers and facilities as needed.
# Maintain sophisticated and current knowledge of mental health disorders including DSM-V knowledge, ICD-10 diagnoses and treatment processes.
# Utilize clinical information and knowledge of medical necessity criteria to effectively communicate plans of care to insurance case managers, facility staff, and healthcare partners including the admitting psychiatrist.
# Collaborate with the treatment team to discuss clinical authorization and quality of care.
# Complete all data tracking as needed.
# Perform all duties of the Psychiatric Nurse (RN/LPN) role as needed or when assigned by management.

Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
# All required training, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
# All patient-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
# Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
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