Registered Nurse (RN) - Admission
Eating Recovery Center - Dallas
Plano, TX

Admissions Nurse

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs. Youre experienced, talented and motivated. You have the discipline, and you want to invest it in an opportunity that will invest in you. You want to add more meaning to the work you do every day. At ERC Pathlight, our mission lights the way for your passion. Who we are: With over 30 locations throughout the U.S. and treatment options available virtually, ERC Pathlight meets patients where theyre at to offer innovative, compassionate, and comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, as well as mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. We were founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists and treat 6,000+ patients per year. With the critical need for mental health care and eating disorder treatment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, were looking for passionate and qualified professionals who will live out our mission to help save the lives of our patients. What youll be doing: This is by no means a behind-the-scenes" role, as your work will help the company serve patients daily in a multitude of ways. The Admissions Nurse is responsible for assessing patient's medical status and documented information to assist in determining appropriateness for admission, as necessary. The Admissions Nurse assists in the assessment and coordination of prospective patients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Reviews records, labs and other paperwork from sending facility for patient's clinically approved or pending approval to confirm medical appropriateness for transfer to ERCPL * Consults and reviews medically complex documentation as part of intake assessment program to confirm medical appropriateness for admission to ERCPL, escalating to physician whenever necessary * Coordinates and follows-up with referring providers and facilities, as appropriate, to request and obtain required and/or updated records, labs or other required medical paperwork * Completes nurse-to-nurse handoff communication when required with sending facility or provider * Coordinates and communicates with on-site teams regarding medically complex cases, when needed * Provides support and education to admissions team, interpreting and helping guide decision making in relation to medically complex cases * Communicates directly with patients and caregivers regarding medical concerns or questions, as needed Qualifications: * BSN required * RN license required * Knowledge of eating disorder diagnosis & treatment strongly preferred Whats in it for you: Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, were here to support your role whether that means collaborating on monthly/quarterly goals, introducing you to mentors you can learn from, connecting you to continuing education resources and supplying you with the tools needed to not only excel but achieve measurable growth. What we offer: Healthy organizations value the mental wellness of their teams, and we understand that the professionals who work for us are not immune to their own mental health conditions. In the same way we observe and guide our patients, we take the same consideration for our employees when building our benefits packages and healthcare offerings. Teammates (and their families) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Eligible teammates will receive 7.38 hours of paid time off every pay period as well as 40 hours of paid parental leave will also be available for use. We also offer competitive pay, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement. #IND3 #LI-VK1