Night Shift Admissions RN — Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is hiring a Full-time Admissions RN for ECU Behavioral Health Hospital on the night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., 3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation). The role involves reviewing admissions, coordinating with physicians, handling referrals, and ensuring proper pre-authorizations.

Strong attention to detail, empathy, and collaboration with medical staff are essential. The Admissions RN will manage documentation, insurance verifications, and scheduling, while ensuring patient

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• 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

Acadia Healthcare is hiring a Full-time Admissions RN for ECU Behavioral Health Hospital on the night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., 3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation). The role involves reviewing admissions, coordinating with physicians, handling referrals, and ensuring proper pre-authorizations.

Strong attention to detail, empathy, and collaboration with medical staff are essential. The Admissions RN will manage documentation, insurance verifications, and scheduling, while ensuring patient