Admission RN

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is seeking an Admissions RN for a Full Time Day shift in Columbus, OH. Pay ranges from $36.00 to $44.75 per hour, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus dependent on experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, pre-authorization, insurance verification, and maintaining accurate medical records to facilitate payor authorization while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience.
• Active nursing license in the state.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients beyond facility capabilities.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility with appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate admissions with medical/psychiatric staff and physicians.
• Complete pre-admission assessments and obtain disposition recommendations.
• Perform insurance verification and initial pre-authorization for treatment/admission.
• Monitor patient status and communicate projections to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payor authorization.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is hiring Admissions RN's!

Available Shift:

Full Time Day

Pay Range:

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

Sign On Bonus:$7,500

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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

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