Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Park Royal Hospital•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Royal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its admissions team. The Admissions RN supports a smooth and efficient admissions process for patients by applying clinical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role includes reviewing referrals and medical documentation, assessing patients and recommending an appropriate level of care, coordinating admissions and pre-authorizations, and ensuring patients who are not admitted receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals. Park Royal Hospital is a 126-bed, private, free-standing psychiatric hospital serving adults aged 18 and older and senior adults. It provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, other mental illnesses, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Available schedules include full-time mid-shift and night-shift positions, as well as PRN nights. Shifts are 12 hours and include rotating weekends. Acadia Healthcare offers a benefits package that includes medical and prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision and dental coverage, voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and other well-being programs. Additional stated offerings include competitive pay, an employee discount program, paid psychiatric training, and career advancement and cross-training opportunities. Applicants must complete a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants are encouraged to review Florida’s background screening requirements before applying.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the facility’s relevant specialty area is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR 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.
Completion of a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.
First aid certification, where required by state or facility requirements.

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 assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including information about medical comorbidities, 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 support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional approach, 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 according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate.
Employee discount program through PerkSpot, with discounts at 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 disability coverage.
Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance programs.
Financial support.
Tuition reimbursement.
Work-life balance emphasis.