Admission RN

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Full-time day shift

Job summary

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is seeking a motivated Admissions RN for a Full Time Day shift in our admissions department. You will review medical documentation, reconcile medications, obtain orders, and coordinate admissions and pre-authorizations with physicians and payors.

The role requires at least an Associate's degree in Nursing and one year of clinical or observational experience, with active state licensure, CPR, and de-escalation training. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical or observational nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients beyond facility capabilities.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within timelines.
• Conduct admissions assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure proper admissions and documentation.
• Perform pre-authorization tasks and verify insurance benefits.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is hiring Admissions RN's!

Mount Carmel Behavioral Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Available Shift

Full Time Day

Pay Range

$36.00 to $44.75 per hour (dependent on years of experience)

Sign On Bonus:

$7,500

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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes.

Qualifications

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

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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