Registered Nurse RN Admissions

Vantage Point Behavioral Health; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions/Intake for full-time nights. This role supports admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure the most appropriate level of care across ages in a 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility.

You will review medical documentation, perform medication reconciliation, secure pre-authorization, and collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to coordinate admissions and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum one year of clinical or observational experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and complete medication reconciliation.
• Facilitate admissions, obtain admission orders and pre-authorization for treatment.
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate level of care.
• Monitor patient safety and ensure accurate medical records and documentation.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

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