Admissions RN — Night Shift (Behavioral Health) | $10k Sign-On

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital in Valdosta, GA is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses for the nights shift (7p-7a). Opportunities include PRN or Full Time roles with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a pay rate of $34.09 to $49.46 per hour, depending on experience.

In this role you will review admissions documentation, coordinate with physicians and insurance, and ensure eligibility and authorization for treatment while maintaining patient safety and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

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 is received prior to patient admission.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested.
• 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; resolve complaints and prioritize patient safety.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and supervising at 15-minute intervals as needed.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital in Valdosta, GA is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses for the nights shift (7p-7a). Opportunities include PRN or Full Time roles with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a pay rate of $34.09 to $49.46 per hour, depending on experience.

In this role you will review admissions documentation, coordinate with physicians and insurance, and ensure eligibility and authorization for treatment while maintaining patient safety and delivering excellent customer service.