Part-Time RN Admissions Nurse – Behavioral Health Intake

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital in Arkansas seeks a part-time Admissions RN to manage the intake process for adults and adolescents with mental health needs. You will review documentation, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians, ensuring efficient and compliant admissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, insurance verification, and pre-authorization, while coordinating care and maintaining accurate records for payer

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and agencies, assess medical and behavioral acuity, respond within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility with recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel for admissions recommendations.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and obtain initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions per policies and physician orders.
• Use web-based programs to track referrals and communicate admissions status.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition to patients/families.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payer authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor guidelines.
• Admit patients to registration and accounting systems with required forms.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and prioritize patient safety.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients with follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision per precautions and guidelines.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital in Arkansas seeks a part-time Admissions RN to manage the intake process for adults and adolescents with mental health needs. You will review documentation, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians, ensuring efficient and compliant admissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, insurance verification, and pre-authorization, while coordinating care and maintaining accurate records for payer