Acute Admissions Nurse

6 hours ago


Covington, Louisiana, United States Acadia Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Admissions RN Acute

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • 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.
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.
Benefits:
  • 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.
  • CMS regulated facility, a covid vaccination card, religious or medical exemption is required.

Covington Behavioral Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.


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