Admissions RN - Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision care

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Disability coverage

Well-being programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an RN Admissions for full-time day shift in Michigan. You will manage admissions, intake assessments, and utilization review, ensuring appropriate care levels.

Responsibilities include referrals review, insurance verifications, and coordinating with physicians. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and efficient admission processes in a 96-bed inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical or observational setting.
• Active nursing license in the state is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and coordinate utilization review to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Review medical documentation, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers and respond to inquiries with appropriate recommendations.
• Schedule pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition to patients or families.
• Maintain accurate medical records and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure proper admissions decisions.

Skills

Admissions coordination

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient service skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an RN Admissions for full-time day shift in Michigan. You will manage admissions, intake assessments, and utilization review, ensuring appropriate care levels.

Responsibilities include referrals review, insurance verifications, and coordinating with physicians. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and efficient admission processes in a 96-bed inpatient setting.