RN - Admissions - PRN

Belmont Behavioral Health System; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital, a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in southwest Michigan, is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Admissions RN. The role supports admissions, assessment, pre-authorization, and coordination of patient care for adults with acute behavioral health needs.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $36.00 to $54.29 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package through Acadia Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical or observational experience.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and complete medication reconciliation.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals for acuity and respond within policy timeframes.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care and coordinate admissions.
• Perform initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Join our team at Bronson Behavioral Health as a full-time Psychiatric Admissions RN!

Shift Availability

PRN / Day Shift: 7:00a.m.-7:30p. (Saturday/Sunday availability needed)

Hourly rate range

(dependent on years of nursing experience):

• $36.00 - $54.29 / hour.

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital. Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital addresses the growing need in southwest Michigan for more accessible, high-quality behavioral health services. We offer a full continuum of inpatient behavioral healthcare services for adult patients including comprehensive treatment for those who struggle with acute symptoms of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Join our team and be a part of our new growth!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Purpose Statement

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
• Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
• Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
• Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• When a patient's needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the 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 facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

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