RN Admissions Behavioral Health

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital in Arkansas seeks a part-time Admissions RN to manage the intake process for adults and adolescents with mental health needs. You will review documentation, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians, ensuring efficient and compliant admissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, insurance verification, and pre-authorization, while coordinating care and maintaining accurate records for payer

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and agencies, assess medical and behavioral acuity, respond within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility with recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel for admissions recommendations.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and obtain initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions per policies and physician orders.
• Use web-based programs to track referrals and communicate admissions status.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition to patients/families.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payer authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor guidelines.
• Admit patients to registration and accounting systems with required forms.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and prioritize patient safety.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients with follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision per precautions and guidelines.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

RN Registered Nurse Part-time Admissions - Intake Opportunitiy at Conway Behavioral Health

• Full-time
• Monday-Wed 7a-7p

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock's North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes.

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.

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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