Admissions RN - Sign On Bonus

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

CenterPointe Columbia Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its admissions team. The Admissions RN supports a smooth and efficient patient admissions process and contributes to high-quality mental health services through clinical assessment, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The role reviews referrals and medical documentation, assesses patients’ medical and behavioral acuity, determines appropriate levels of care, and coordinates admission decisions with medical and psychiatric personnel. It also supports patients who are not admitted by arranging appropriate follow-up care and referrals. The position includes completing admission documentation, medication reconciliation, obtaining physician orders, coordinating insurance verification and pre-authorization, and monitoring patient safety during the admissions process.

The posting lists full-time night and PRN shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available. The employer also advertises competitive pay, an emphasis on work-life balance, an employee discount program, paid psychiatric training, and career advancement and cross-training opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or higher.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the relevant specialty area is preferred.
• 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 the relevant specialty area for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients whose medical needs exceed 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 information and recommendations.
• Assess patients 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 obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
• Monitor patient status during the admissions process 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.
• Ensure timely receipt of 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 record documentation to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
• Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete necessary 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 according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Work-life balance support.
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot, with discounts from over 30,000 merchants.
• 100% paid psychiatric training.
• Career advancement and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree