Admissions RN - Behavioral Health (Day Shift)

Acadia Healthcare; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare, in partnership with ECU Health, invites qualified candidates to join the ECU Behavioral Health Hospital admissions team in Greenville, NC as a full-time Admissions RN. The role supports a 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

day schedule across 3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation. You will review medical documentation, coordinate admissions, perform pre-authorization, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure smooth entry and high-quality care for patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility with informed recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical/psychiatric staff for admissions decisions.
• Facilitate admissions process including consent and belongings inventory.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions per policies.
• Track referrals using web-based programs and communicate dispositions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Acadia Healthcare, in partnership with ECU Health, invites qualified candidates to join the ECU Behavioral Health Hospital admissions team in Greenville, NC as a full-time Admissions RN. The role supports a 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

day schedule across 3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation. You will review medical documentation, coordinate admissions, perform pre-authorization, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure smooth entry and high-quality care for patients.