PRN RN Admissions Behavioral Health

Overview

PRN RN – Admissions (Nights, 7p–7a)

 

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health  - Mesa, AZ

 

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health is hiring PRN Admissions RNs for night shift. We’re a new, state‑of‑the‑art behavioral health hospital in East Mesa, and we’re building a team that’s passionate about mental health, teamwork, and making a real impact.

Why You'll Love This Role

• A modern, beautiful facility with a calm, supportive vibe
• Real experience in behavioral health admissions
• A team that values communication, collaboration, and mental‑health awareness
• A chance to grow your skills in a high‑impact environment
• Flexible PRN schedule that fits your life

About Agave Ridge

We’re a 100‑bed acute psychiatric hospital supporting adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other behavioral health needs. Our mission is simple: deliver high‑quality care in a safe, supportive space.

Benefits Through Agave 

• Medical, dental, vision
• FSA/HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance & financial wellness programs…and more to support your life and career.

Safety First

Every team member carries a Personal Panic Alarm device across clinical and non‑clinical areas—so help is always one button away.

If you want meaningful work, a supportive team, and a chance to grow your nursing career, Agave Ridge Behavioral Health is a great place to start.

Responsibilities

As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.

· Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.

· Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.

· Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.

· Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.

· Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.

· Facilitate the admissions process, 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, following facility policies and physician orders.

· Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.

· Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.

· Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.

· Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.

· Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.

· Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.

· Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.

· Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

· Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.

· Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

· Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

 

 

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

 

Qualifications:

· Minimum of an Associate's degree in