Acute Behavioral Health Admissions RN

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive hourly rate with shift dif

Strong benefit plan including medical,

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Brand new, state of the art facility

Professional growth opportunity

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse in admissions to support compassionate intake and safe, efficient admissions. You will review medical documentation, obtain orders, and coordinate insurance pre-authorizations while collaborating with medical and psychiatric staff to determine level of care and facilitate smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes empathy, patient safety, and rigorous adherence to admission protocols in a state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

• 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 orders.
• 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 a top priority.
• When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a 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 of 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 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse in admissions to support compassionate intake and safe, efficient admissions. You will review medical documentation, obtain orders, and coordinate insurance pre-authorizations while collaborating with medical and psychiatric staff to determine level of care and facilitate smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes empathy, patient safety, and rigorous adherence to admission protocols in a state-of-the-art