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.  This is a complex position which directs and guides activities on the unit and assignments of ancillary personnel assigned to unit and shift.

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.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active Nursing License in the State the treatment center is located. 
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Google Products, GMail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.

Physical Requirements

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.
• 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.

Compensation Transparency: In accordance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, the reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position $46.00-$54.00 flat rate per hour (does not include shift differentials). Actual compensation within this range will depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and relevant qualifications. Generally, placement within the upper portion of the range is reserved for candidates with several years of directly related experience or exceptional expertise.