Registered Nurse - Acute Admissions Navigator

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive hourly rate with shiftials

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

State-of-the-art facility with safety

Professional growth opportunity

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for admissions. The role focuses on facilitating admissions, performing clinical intake assessments, and ensuring appropriate utilization review to guarantee the right level of care for patients.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, an active RN license in Tennessee, and at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Nursing license and clinical experience.
• Experience with admissions, intake, and utilization review preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review.
• Review medical documentation and obtain admission orders.
• Coordinate with physicians and other staff to determine appropriate level of care.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and obtain pre-authorization.
• Maintain accurate medical record documentation and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessments

Admissions coordination

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Registered Nurse for admissions. The role focuses on facilitating admissions, performing clinical intake assessments, and ensuring appropriate utilization review to guarantee the right level of care for patients.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, an active RN license in Tennessee, and at least one year of clinical experience.