RN Admissions

Available schedules:

• Weekend Night (12 hrs): Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7a–7a
• Weekend Days (10 hrs): Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9a–7p

Pay: $35 - $43 per hour

About the role

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

Rebound Behavioral Health, a 63-bed inpatient and outpatient facility, offers the highest quality treatment in the area. Our acute inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for adults provide a safe structure where individuals can focus on healing and working through their issues. All patients receive an individualized treatment plan that meets their needs and ensures long-lasting recovery. Our goal is to provide individuals the tools and knowledge they need to live a happy, healthy life.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Well-being programs encompassing employee assistance programs and financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available.
• Referral Bonus.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Excellent training program and preceptorship.
• Professional growth opportunities.