Admissions Nurse - Mental Health Intake & Care Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XX Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks an Admissions RN to support the admissions process and coordinate care transitions for patients seeking mental health services.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely pre-authorization for treatment while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Experience with documentation and payer processes is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of clinical or observational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients when needed.
• Review referrals from hospitals and agencies, assess acuity, and respond within set timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide information and recommendations.
• Conduct admissions assessments to determine level of care within our facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate recommendations.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions following policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track referrals and communicate dispositions.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and advise admitting physicians.
• Prepare accurate medical record documentation to support payor authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
• Admit patients to registration and accounting systems and process forms.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up care.
• Conduct safety checks and supervision as required by guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

XX Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks an Admissions RN to support the admissions process and coordinate care transitions for patients seeking mental health services.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely pre-authorization for treatment while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Experience with documentation and payer processes is valued.