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

Acadia Healthcare; Río Piedras (PR); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

XX Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Admissions team. You will ensure a smooth admissions process, reconcile medications, obtain orders, verify insurance, and coordinate with physicians to determine the appropriate level of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support timely admissions and payor authorization.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to determine appropriate level of care.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Admit patients into the registration system and complete consent forms.
• Maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payor authorization and ensure timely payor communication.
• Provide empathetic patient-centered communication and address concerns or complaints.

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.

Please provide information about XX Hospital

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.

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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