Admissions RN

Acadia Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX, seeks an Admissions RN to join our team and streamline the patient intake process. This full-time daytime role involves reviewing referrals, coordinating admissions, and ensuring timely pre-authorizations while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

You will collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to assess level of care, manage documentation, and support smooth transitions for patients and families in a dynamic behavioral health

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required with active nursing license.
• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical or observational setting.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided).
• First aid certification may be required depending on state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed and coordinate referrals.
• Assess medical and behavioral acuity and respond within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information and recommendations.
• Determine appropriate level of care and collaborate with psychiatry and medical staff.
• Coordinate admissions process, including assessments, consent, and belongings inventory.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure pre-authorizations.
• Monitor patient status and adhere to policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based systems to track referrals and communicate admissions updates.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from sources or patients.
• Schedule pre-admission assessments and communicate dispositions.
• Maintain accurate medical records to support payor authorization.
• Admit patients into registration systems with necessary forms.
• Maintain empathy and professionalism, prioritize safety, address concerns.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise according to guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ADMISSIONS team at Cross Creek Hospital.

• Full Time Days
• Shifts Availalbe:
  • Thursday-Saturday and every other Wed (7P-7A)
  • Sun-Tues, every other Wed | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thurs-Sat, every other Wed | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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. Cross Creek 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.

BENEFITS

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS.CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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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