Part-Time RN Admissions – Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Part-time RN Admissions at Conway Behavioral Health Hospital, serving adults and adolescents with mental health needs. Responsibilities include processing admissions, medical documentation review, and pre-authorization while coordinating with physicians and care teams.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in Arkansas, with CPR and first aid certifications and at least one year of relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and complete medication reconciliation; obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff on admissions.
• Coordinate admissions process, including assessment, consent, and inventory.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status through admissions per policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based tools to track referrals and communicate admissions promptly.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from sources or patients.
• Schedule pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition to patients/families.
• Maintain accurate medical records for payor authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Admit patients in the registration system and complete forms.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up care.
• Perform safety checks and provide supervision as required by guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Empathy

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Part-time RN Admissions at Conway Behavioral Health Hospital, serving adults and adolescents with mental health needs. Responsibilities include processing admissions, medical documentation review, and pre-authorization while coordinating with physicians and care teams.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in Arkansas, with CPR and first aid certifications and at least one year of relevant clinical experience.