Admissions RN/Registered Nurse Acute Fri, Sat, Sun 7A-7P

Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team.
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.
Crestwyn is 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.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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