RN Admissions

Acadia Healthcare; Highlands (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 PAID HOLIDAYS

Excellent training programs

Bonuses for weekend shifts

Referral bonus

Major Group Health Insurance (Medical,

Dental, Vision)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for admissions on overnight shifts, combining clinical assessment with coordination of referrals and admissions.

This role emphasizes exceptional patient service, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with physicians and providers to ensure timely placement and payor authorization, with competitive hourly pay and weekend shift bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain orders.
• Coordinate referrals and admissions during overnight hours.
• Complete pre-authorization and insurance verifications.
• Provide compassionate patient-centered care and information.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communication with providers.

Skills

Customer-focused

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

Admissions system

Job description

Overview

Looking for FT & PT Registered Nurse's (RN)s in Admissions! 8 hour shifts!

Pay: $40.00 to $50.00

(This includes a shift differential - This differential may be higher for weekend work)

**AVAILABLE SCHEDULES:**

• Tuesday-Friday, 10p-6:30a, 32 hours per week - This position will work as a RN as well as the Admissions Coordinator.
• Monday 3p-11:30p
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1p-9:30p
• Saturday: 9a-5:30p

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer-focused Admissions Coordinator / Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Admissions Team on the overnight shift. This position plays a critical role in connecting patients to care by coordinating referrals, facilitating communication between referral sources and providers, completing admissions when necessary, and ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process.

The Overnight Admissions Coordinator / RN serves as the primary point of contact for prospective admissions during overnight hours. This individual coordinates the admissions process from referral through admission, ensuring timely communication, accurate clinical review, and exceptional customer service.

This role combines clinical assessment skills with strong organizational and relationship-building abilities to help ensure patients receive appropriate care as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Overnight Admissions Coordinator is responsible for reviewing overnight referrals, coordinating with referral sources and providers, obtaining necessary documentation, facilitating admission decisions, and completing admissions when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

• Flexible Scheduling
• 8 PAID HOLIDAYS
• Excellent training programs
• Bonuses for weekend shifts
• Referral bonus
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan

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

Key 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.

Qualifications:

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.

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 the facility).

First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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