Admissions RN

Acadia Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to manage the intake process for adults 18–65 in an inpatient psychiatric setting. You will review documentation, coordinate admissions, verify insurance, and collaborate with medical and psychiatric teams to determine level of care.

This role uses multiple electronic systems to track referrals, supports timely pre-authorizations, and ensures patient safety and compassionate customer service

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications required.
• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical or observational experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients when needed.
• Review referrals for medical/behavioral acuity and respond within policy timeframes.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care and coordinate with medical/psychiatric teams.
• Complete admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Maintain accurate medical records to support payor authorization and admission decisions.
• Provide empathetic, professional service and ensure patient safety throughout admission.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

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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