Admissions RN

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center in Texas is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses to join our team. You will review medical documentation for admissions, coordinate with physicians, perform pre-authorization, and maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payor approval.

We offer a pay range of $35-$42 per hour, plus a $5 per hour night shift differential, with multiple weekend schedules and opportunities to provide compassionate care across age groups.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required or may be required by state/facility rules.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed and coordinate with physicians.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within designated timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information and recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure admissions.
• Complete admission processes and verify insurance benefits and pre-authorization.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Texas nursing license

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

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

Available Schedules

• 7a - 7p Thursday - Saturday
• 11a - 11p Thursday - Saturday
• 11p-7a Sunday - Thursday

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.

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

• 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.