Admissions Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses for the night shift. This full-time role involves reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, and ensuring accurate pre-authorization and payor information.

The position offers hourly pay from $34 to $45.69 depending on experience and qualifications. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess level of care, facilitate transfers, verify benefits, and maintain medical

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assess medical and behavioral acuity, and respond within designated timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Coordinate care for patients not being admitted, ensuring follow-up care and referrals.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Healthis hiring Admissions Registered Nurses!

Shift: Night

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Rate: $34 to $45.69 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Methodist Behavioral Health, the region’s most established non-profit provider, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT.

Join our team and make a difference every day!

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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