Admissions Registered Nurse

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses for night shift. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $34 to $45.69 per hour, depending on experience, and involves coordinating admissions, medical record review, insurance pre-authorization, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, arranging transfers, conducting pre-admission assessments, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients beyond facility capabilities.
• Review referrals, assess medical/behavioral acuity, respond within timeframes.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and initial pre-authorization.
• Coordinate admissions process and ensure accurate medical record documentation.
• Communicate dispositions and provide follow-up referrals when not admitting.

Skills

Admissions nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is 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!

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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes.

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.

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.

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