RN Admissions Full Time Nights

About the role

Rolling Hills Hospital is located in Ada, Oklahoma, about 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Since 1988, Rolling Hills Hospital has been a premier provider of comprehensive, personalized care for adolescents, adults, and seniors who have developed mental health disorders and substance use disorders. The hospital also offers a specialized program for those who have certain intellectual disabilities. All services reflect organizational values of integrity, respect, and excellence. The hallmarks of treatment include age-appropriate services, personalized care, and comprehensive support. The typical length of stay is relatively brief, yet each person receives focused treatment that can yield significant long-term benefits. The hospital meets each person where they are, providing customized services to help them make sustained progress toward improved mental health, honoring unique strengths and treating every patient with dignity and respect.

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 the 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 the facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the 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.

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.
• 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.

Schedule

Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday.