Admissions Registered Nurse - PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Behavioral Health Admissions team. This PRN position offers 12-hour shifts (7:00–7:00) with day or night options, facilitating admissions, intake assessments, and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate care levels.

The role requires a nursing license, at least one year of clinical experience, and CPR/de-escalation certification, with First Aid optional.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of clinical or observational experience.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed and review referrals.
• Assess level of care and collaborate with medical/psychiatric staff.
• Perform insurance verifications and secure pre-authorization.
• Coordinate admissions, consent, and patient belongings.
• Monitor patient status and track referrals using web-based programs.
• Ensure documentation supports authorization and payor guidelines.
• Admit patients and complete all forms with empathy and professionalism.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and ensure follow-up.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Behavioral Health ADMISSIONS team at TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE

• PRN: As needed
• 12 hr shifts (7:00 - 7:00)
• Day or Night shift available

TrustPoint Hospital is a leading behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults, and seniors across Middle Tennessee. Our state-of-the-art facility provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Conveniently located in Murfreesboro, just 30 minutes from Nashville, TrustPoint offers nurses the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing their behavioral health expertise.

As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. TrustPoint 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.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility’s capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
• Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
• Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
• Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.

• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the 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 facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility

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