Behavioral Health Admissions RN - Evenings/Weekends

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, TN seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse to manage admissions documentation, pre-authorization, and patient coordination during evenings and weekends.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Nursing, an active TN RN license, CPR, and one year of clinical experience. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, performing assessments, and ensuring timely admissions with a focus on patient safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients outside facility capabilities.
• Review referrals for medical and behavioral acuity within 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 facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process as per policy/orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Coordinate care for patients not admitted and arrange follow-up referrals.
• Demonstrate urgency for patient safety and exceptional customer service.
• Safety checks with 15-minute supervision intervals as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Admissions

Communication

Documentation

Medical Records

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, TN seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse to manage admissions documentation, pre-authorization, and patient coordination during evenings and weekends.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Nursing, an active TN RN license, CPR, and one year of clinical experience. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, performing assessments, and ensuring timely admissions with a focus on patient safety and high-quality service.