Inpatient Behavioral Health Admission Review Nurse

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 YOULL 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 organizations 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 Associates degree from an accredited school of Nursing required. Bachelors 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. Please do not mail email or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. 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 .

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

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