Admissions RN

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health; Brooklyn Heights (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse for PRN days or nights. You will manage admissions, perform medication reconciliation, coordinate referrals, and verify insurance pre-authorizations in a high-stakes behavioral health setting.

The role requires an active nursing license, at least an associate degree in nursing, and prior clinical experience. CPR and de-escalation training are required, with first aid certification also preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with an active state license.
• Minimum 1 year clinical or observational nursing experience.
• Associate degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Review admissions paperwork and complete medication reconciliation.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Verify referrals for medical/behavioral acuity and respond promptly.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide recommendations.
• Conduct pre-admission assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff for admissions.
• Complete pre-authorizations for treatment and admission.
• Maintain clinical information and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide empathetic customer service and address complaints.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up.
• Perform safety checks and ensure supervision as required.

Skills

Patient safety focus

Excellent communication

Empathy and customer service

Ability to coordinate care

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification

Active state nursing license

Job description

Overview

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Admissions Registered Nurse!

Available Schedules:

PRN Days

PRN Nights

Pay Range:

$34.00 to $47.08 per hour (dependent on years of experience)

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is Nashville's Leading behavioral health treatment center and is an inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for ages 18-65.

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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