PRN RN Admissions Behavioral Health

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (AR); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway, AR is seeking a Part-time RN to join Admissions - Intake. You will review medical documentation, perform pre-authorization steps, coordinate with physicians, and support a smooth admissions process for adults and adolescents with mental health needs.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Nursing, an active Arkansas RN license, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Formación

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Active nursing license in state required (Arkansas)
• CPR certification required
• First aid certification may be required by facility

Responsabilidades

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Assess referrals and determine appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate admissions with physicians and care teams.
• Perform pre-admission assessments and pre-authorization.
• Complete admission paperwork and medical records.
• Ensure timely payor information and documentation.
• Provide compassionate patient-centered admissions process.

Educación

Associate's degree in Nursing

Arkansas RN license

CPR certification

First aid certification

Descripción del empleo

RN Registered Nurse Part-time Admissions - Intake Opportunitiy at Conway Behavioral Health

• PRN Days or Nights

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock’s North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Key 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.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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