Admissions Registered Nurse - $10k Sign-On

TrustPoint Hospital•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TrustPoint Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Behavioral Health Admissions team in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adolescents, adults, and seniors across Middle Tennessee. The Admissions RN facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, appropriate levels of treatment, and effective use of patient benefits and resources. The role reviews referrals and medical documentation, conducts assessments, coordinates with physicians and other facility personnel, and completes admission, consent, and documentation processes. It also involves insurance verification and pre-authorization, monitoring patients during admissions, coordinating follow-up for people not admitted, and carrying out patient safety checks. Available schedules are full-time mid shift (11 a.m.–11 p.m.) and PRN nights (7 p.m.–7 a.m.), as needed. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time schedules.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hiring facility’s area of specialty is preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with emergency medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate 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.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
Obtain clinical information from referral sources or patients, including medical comorbidity information, before admission when possible.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients to the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Prioritize patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as indicated by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.