Admissions RN - Night Shift (Behavioral Health)

Acadia Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $43/hr

Night Differential $6/hr

Weekend Night Differential $8/hr

RN Referral Bonus $1,000

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth

Job summary

East TN Behavioral Health is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Admissions team in Knoxville. This is for FT Nights and PRN positions with updated pay up to $43 per hour.

Competitive benefits include medical, retirement options, and various allowances while supporting admissions and patient care in a behavioral health setting. As an Admissions RN, you will review medical documentation, coordinate admissions, verify insurance, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• 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 all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate the admissions process, 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, following facility policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
• Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

East TN Behavioral Health is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Admissions team in Knoxville. This is for FT Nights and PRN positions with updated pay up to $43 per hour.

Competitive benefits include medical, retirement options, and various allowances while supporting admissions and patient care in a behavioral health setting. As an Admissions RN, you will review medical documentation, coordinate admissions, verify insurance, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure