RN Admissions

Acadia Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) plan

PTO & leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's StoneCrest Center in Detroit is seeking a full-time Admissions RN to join our admissions team on nights (7:00pm-7:00am, 3-12 hour shifts with a weekend rotation). The role focuses on clinical intake assessments, coordinating admissions, and ensuring continuity of care for our behavioral health patients.

You will review medical documents, verify insurance benefits, obtain pre-authorizations, and collaborate with hospital staff to determine the appropriate level of care while

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working in a clinical or observational capacity.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and pre-authorization.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and obtain pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Coordinate care and ensure patient safety with a focus on continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical intake assessments

Medical documentation

Patient communication

Safety checks

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our StoneCrest Center Admissions Team! We're hiring a full-time Admissions RN to join us.

AVAILABLE SHIFT AND HOURS:

FT / Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am (3-12 hour shifts with a weekend rotation)

Join the StoneCrest Center team and make a difference every day! We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Total Rewards for our Nurses Include:

• Health & Wellness– Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready– Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Paid Time Off– Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth– Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Clinical professional is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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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