Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Sign On Bonus

CenterPointe Hospital•St. Charles, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CenterPointe St. Charles Hospital is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join its admissions team. The Admissions RN supports a smooth admissions process and contributes clinical expertise while collaborating with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and internal teams. The hospital provides mental health treatment for adolescents, adults, senior adults, active-duty military, veterans, and first responders, with services tailored to individual needs. This role reviews referrals and medical documentation, assesses patient needs and acuity, helps determine the appropriate level of care, and coordinates admissions or follow-up referrals. The RN also completes medication reconciliation, admission documentation, insurance verification and pre-authorization, and patient safety checks. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Full-time evening and night shifts are available, with eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in an area relevant to the facility’s specialty.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a specialty area relevant to the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity; and respond within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations and information.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor guidelines.
Monitor patient status during admissions in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Obtain timely clinical information, including information about medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; prioritize patient safety and promptly address concerns or complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision in accordance with special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for full-time employees on certain shifts.
Competitive pay.
Employee discount program through PerkSpot, with discounts from over 30,000 merchants.
100% paid psychiatric training.
Career advancement and cross-training opportunities.
Medical coverage.
Prescription drug plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health savings accounts.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance programs.
Financial support.
Tuition reimbursement.
Work-life balance and shift flexibility.