RN Admissions - Enfermero(a) Graduado(a) de Admisiones

Acadia Healthcare; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XX Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks an Admissions RN to support the admissions process and coordinate care transitions for patients seeking mental health services.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, collaboration with physicians and staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely pre-authorization for treatment while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Experience with documentation and payer processes is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of clinical or observational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients when needed.
• Review referrals from hospitals and agencies, assess acuity, and respond within set timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide information and recommendations.
• Conduct admissions assessments to determine level of care within our facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate recommendations.
• Facilitate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
• Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout admissions following policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based programs to track referrals and communicate dispositions.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and advise admitting physicians.
• Prepare accurate medical record documentation to support payor authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
• Admit patients to registration and accounting systems and process forms.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients.
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up care.
• Conduct safety checks and supervision as required by guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at XX Hospital. As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. XX Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

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.
• 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.

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