Admissions Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses to support the admissions process and patient care across age groups and levels of care. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, coordinating admissions, and ensuring timely pre-authorization and record accuracy.

The role offers shifts including Sunday-Wednesday 1p-11p or Sunday/Monday/Friday 7a-7p with a $5 per hour night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients when needed.
• Review referrals from hospitals and agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide information.
• Coordinate admissions process including assessments and consent.
• Prepare and maintain medical records to facilitate payor authorization and pre-authorization for treatment.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses!

Available Schedules:

Sunday - Wednesday 1p-11p

Sunday/Monday/Friday 7a-7p

Pay Range: $35 - $42 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Night Shift Differential:$5 per hour

At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.

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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