Admissions RN

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, TN seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse to manage admissions documentation, pre-authorization, and patient coordination during evenings and weekends.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Nursing, an active TN RN license, CPR, and one year of clinical experience. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, performing assessments, and ensuring timely admissions with a focus on patient safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in the 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).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients outside facility capabilities.
• Review referrals for medical and behavioral acuity within 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 facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process as per policy/orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Coordinate care for patients not admitted and arrange follow-up referrals.
• Demonstrate urgency for patient safety and exceptional customer service.
• Safety checks with 15-minute supervision intervals as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Admissions

Communication

Documentation

Medical Records

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

Available Schedules

• Evenings/Weekends

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.

• 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.

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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