RN Admissions: $12k Sign-On Bonus (FT Nights)

Acadia Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent training program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vermilion Behavioral Health Hospital in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Admissions RN to join the admissions team. The role offers a sign-on bonus of $12,000 and a pay range of $30.25–$46.43 per hour, depending on experience. An Associate's degree in Nursing and active LA license are required.

Responsibilities include reviewing admissions documentation, coordinating pre-authorization, and guiding patients through the admissions process with a compassionate, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with 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.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Vermilion Behavioral Health Hospital in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Admissions RN to join the admissions team. The role offers a sign-on bonus of $12,000 and a pay range of $30.25–$46.43 per hour, depending on experience. An Associate's degree in Nursing and active LA license are required.

Responsibilities include reviewing admissions documentation, coordinating pre-authorization, and guiding patients through the admissions process with a compassionate, professional approach.