Registered Nurse Admissions - PRN

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville; Danville (PA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Acadia Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the admissions team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA. The RN will review documentation, obtain admission orders, support transfers, and coordinate the admissions process to ensure timely payor authorization.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing, RN license in PA, CPR and de-escalation training, and a minimum of one year in a clinical setting.

Formación

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational nursing experience.
• Clear and active RN license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate with medical/psychiatric staff on admissions.
• Manage admissions process including consent and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status and follow facility policies.
• Track referrals using web-based programs and inform internal reps.

Conocimientos

RN license

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Educación

Associate's degree in nursing

Herramientas

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA.

SCHEDULE:

• PRN Day or Night Shift
• 11pm-11am / 11am - 11pm
• Every other Weekend roatation and rotating Holiday

This facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs.

As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care.

Acadia Healthcare and Geisinger Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Danville, PA. Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville will serve pediatric and adult patients, offering inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programming, and ECT services. It will also serve as a teaching hospital for students and residents of Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences.

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.

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

• 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.
• 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.

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