Admissions RN - Behavioral Health Intake Lead

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking an Admissions / Intake RN to lead a smooth admissions process for a new flagship psychiatric hospital.

You will review medical documentation, coordinate with physicians, perform insurance pre-authorizations, admit patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, compassionate care. This 144-bed facility offers inpatient psychiatric care, PHP, IOP, and ECT.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information.
• Conduct pre-admission assessments and coordinate physician consults.
• Complete insurance benefit verifications and initial pre-authorization.
• Admit patients to registration systems and complete consent forms.
• Maintain accurate medical records to support payor authorization.
• Coordinate follow-up care and referrals for non-admitted patients.

Skills

RN license

Admissions coordination

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking an Admissions / Intake RN to lead a smooth admissions process for a new flagship psychiatric hospital.

You will review medical documentation, coordinate with physicians, perform insurance pre-authorizations, admit patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, compassionate care. This 144-bed facility offers inpatient psychiatric care, PHP, IOP, and ECT.