TEMP RN Admissions $65

East Tennessee Behavioral Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Admissions RN for a 13-week short-term contract. The role includes reviewing medical documentation, medication reconciliation, and obtaining admission orders from physicians.

The position requires RN licensure, CPR, and at least 1 year of clinical experience, preferably with psychiatric patients. The schedule is 12-hour shifts across days and nights, with a fixed full-time FT set schedule.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical or observational capacity
• Psych experience preferred (3–5 years not required)

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and complete medication reconciliation
• Facilitate emergencies transfers when needed
• Review referrals, assess medical/behavioral acuity and respond within timeframes
• Conduct pre-admission assessments and coordinate with admitting physicians
• Prepare and maintain medical records to support payor authorization
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admissions
• Admit patients into registration and accounting systems and complete forms
• Demonstrate empathy and maintain patient safety throughout admissions process
• Coordinate care for non-admitted patients and arrange follow-up referrals

Skills

Psych RN

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Short-Term Contract for a Admissions RN for a 13-week assignment at East Tennessee Behavioral Health,

• This position required at least 3-5 years as a RN with psych experience prefered.

$65 PER HOUR flat rate!

Schedule is FT Days and Nights! (12 hour shifts)

This is a Temporary assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

The temp schedule is a FT set schedule (12 hour shifts).

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is growing!!

Knoxville's newest behavioral health provider is seeking experienced RNs to join our team of professionals. As Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, we provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, personalized care to those who turn to us in their time of need.

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. 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.

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.