Night Shift Admissions RN — Transform Behavioral Health

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses for night shift. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $34 to $45.69 per hour, depending on experience, and involves coordinating admissions, medical record review, insurance pre-authorization, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, arranging transfers, conducting pre-admission assessments, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients beyond facility capabilities.
• Review referrals, assess medical/behavioral acuity, respond within timeframes.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and initial pre-authorization.
• Coordinate admissions process and ensure accurate medical record documentation.
• Communicate dispositions and provide follow-up referrals when not admitting.

Skills

Admissions nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses for night shift. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $34 to $45.69 per hour, depending on experience, and involves coordinating admissions, medical record review, insurance pre-authorization, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, arranging transfers, conducting pre-admission assessments, and