Behavioral Health Admissions RN — Night Shift Leader

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking an Admissions / Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the admissions process for our new behavioral health hospital.

The role involves reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, and securing pre-authorizations, with a 3 x 12 hour night shift or a Saturday/Sunday day shift option. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, a modern 144-bed campus, and opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing are required.
• Active nursing license in the state of Florida.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity to respond within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide information.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care within the facility.
• Coordinate admissions process including assessments, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions following policies and physician orders.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

Active nursing license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Job description

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking an Admissions / Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the admissions process for our new behavioral health hospital.

The role involves reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, and securing pre-authorizations, with a 3 x 12 hour night shift or a Saturday/Sunday day shift option. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, a modern 144-bed campus, and opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver