Registered Nurse RN Admissions

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Admissions/Intake for FT Nights at our Fayetteville, AR campus. This role focuses on admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to assure the right level of care.

Join a 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility known for team-focused care and opportunities for growth.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement pathways.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Review admissions documentation and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate admissions process and conduct intake assessments.
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff to determine level of care.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and pre-authorization as needed.
• Ensure patient safety through regular checks and compassionate service.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions/Intake - FT Nights (12-hr Shifts including some weekend shifts)

Vantage Point Behavioral Health - Fayetteville, AR

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring Full-Time Day Shift RN for Admissions! If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.

We’re a 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility known for delivering high-quality, long-term healing in a supportive, team-focused environment.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits through Acadia Healthcare
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options
• Short- & long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement & financial wellness programs
• Strong career advancement pathways

Our Commitment to Safety

We prioritize the safety of both patients and staff. All team members use Personal Panic Alarm devices across clinical and non-clinical areas for immediate support when needed.

If you’re ready to join a mission‑driven team and build a meaningful career in behavioral health, we'd love to connect!

Purpose Statement

Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions is a clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility’s capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
• Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
• Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
• Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the 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 facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

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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