RN Admissions - New Rates - Swing Shift

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus $12k

Pay rate $36-51/hr

Shift options: Swing Noon-Midnight

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Admissions team. You will manage admissions, verify benefits, coordinate with physicians, and ensure timely pre-authorizations. The role emphasizes compassion, accuracy, and collaboration with care teams.

Required qualifications include an AZ RN license, Associate’s degree in Nursing, and CPR/de-escalation training. The hospital offers a $12k bonus and shifts such as Swing/Night with 3 12s and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Active nursing license in AZ is required.
• CPR and de-escalation training/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain physician orders.
• Facilitate transfers for patients needing higher level care.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity within timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information.
• Conduct pre-admission assessments and determine level of care.
• Collaborate with medical/psychiatric staff on admissions.

Skills

Active RN license AZ

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - RN Admissions Opportunities at Sonora Behavioral Health

• $12k Bonus
• New Rates $36-51 hr, dependingon experience
• Shifts Available
  • Swing - Noon to Midnight
  • 3 12s and every other weekend

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Sonora Behavioral Health 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. Sonora Behavioral Health 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.

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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