Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (some on-call required)
Work Environment: Hybrid, with required time in our Denver office.
Are you a compassionate, skilled nurse with a passion for helping individuals on their path to recovery? Sandstone Care is seeking a dedicated Preadmission Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team. In this vital role, you’ll use your clinical expertise to assess, triage, and support clients through the admissions process, ensuring they receive the appropriate care and placement within our treatment programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct telephonic assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for prospective clients (detox, residential, PHP, IOP, OP).
- Work closely with the admissions and medical teams to handle crisis interventions, providing support in urgent situations with a calm, collected approach.
- Collaborate with families, hospitals, case managers, and insurance companies to ensure seamless client admissions.
- Utilize ASAM criteria, perform biopsychosocial assessments, and complete pre-certification processes for client insurance.
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation in line with state, federal, and organizational standards.
Why Sandstone Care?
At Sandstone Care, we value compassionate care and teamwork. We offer a collaborative, hybrid work environment with competitive benefits and growth opportunities. You’ll play a critical role in helping clients take their first step towards recovery while working with a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong Clinical Assessment & Critical Thinking: You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical detox, psychiatric evaluation, and triage, and can make confident decisions regarding client care.
- Crisis Management Expertise: You’re skilled at handling escalations and can remain calm while prioritizing safety.
- Excellent Communication & Collaboration: You work well with both internal teams and external partners to ensure the best client outcomes.
- Top-notch Customer Service Skills: You can build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing compassionate and respectful care.
- Compliance and Documentation Excellence: You ensure all clinical records meet HIPAA, federal, and state requirements.
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in the state of operation
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Experience with telephonic or telehealth assessments is a plus
- CARN or PMH-BC certifications preferred
What to Expect After Applying:
Here's an overview of what comes next:
- Application Review: We'll promptly review your application within one business day.
- Discovery Call: Expect a 30-45 minute discovery call with one of our recruiters.
- Interview with Medical Leadership: You'll have a 1-hour interview with our Regional Medical Director in Colorado and our Chief Medical Officer
- Interview with Admissions Leadership: You'll have a 1-hour onsite interview with our Clinical Intake Manager and our VP of Admissions.
- Offer: If all goes well, you'll receive an offer.
- Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position iss contingent upon passinga comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.
We look forward to getting to know you better during this process!
Sandstone Care is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs
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