DescriptionTo learn more please visit: https://www.sanjosebh.com/THIS POSITION IS PRN (OnCall). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician order.
Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients(including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is top priority.
Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow up care and referrals.
Demonstrate a sense or urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15min intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing.
Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferable within the area of specialty for hiring facility.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Clear and active Nursing license in the state.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
COMPENSATIONCompensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.SJBH Range = $60.00/hour - $70/hour (depending on years of licensure) - DOE Additional Shift Differentials will applyQualificationsEducationRequired
Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)