Admission RN

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH is hiring Admissions RNs for full-time day and night shifts. The role covers admissions processing, documentation, and coordination with physicians to ensure timely decisions.

Requires an Ohio nursing license and an associate degree, with CPR and de-escalation training preferred. Salary range is $36.00 to $44.75 per hour, depending on experience, with potential pre-authorization duties and insurance verifications included in the role.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state is required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint training are required or provided.
• First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility.
• Review referrals and assess medical and behavioral acuity within designated timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Coordinate care with medical and psychiatric staff to support admissions.

Skills

RN license

CPR

De-escalation

First aid

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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

Full Time Night

Pay Range:

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

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.

• 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.