Admissions RN: Patient Intake & Care Coordinator

Harboroaks; Río Piedras (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XX Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Admissions team. The RN will review medical documentation, coordinate pre-admission activities, and ensure accurate records to support payor authorization and smooth patient flow.

The role requires collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, timely insurance verifications, and compassionate patient interactions while maintaining safety and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

XX Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Admissions team. The RN will review medical documentation, coordinate pre-admission activities, and ensure accurate records to support payor authorization and smooth patient flow.

The role requires collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, timely insurance verifications, and compassionate patient interactions while maintaining safety and adherence to facility policies.