Admissions RN - Sign On Bonus

Acadia•Columbia, MO

About The Position

CenterPointe Columbia Hospital is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join its admissions team. The Admissions RN helps ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process and contributes to high-quality mental health services by collaborating with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and other internal and external stakeholders. The available schedules are full-time nights and PRN. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available. The role includes reviewing referrals and medical documentation, assessing medical and behavioral acuity, determining appropriate levels of care, coordinating clinical recommendations and admissions, completing patient assessments and admission documentation, and securing insurance benefit verification and pre-authorization. The RN also monitors patient status during the admissions process, coordinates follow-up care for people who are not admitted, and conducts safety checks and supervision in accordance with precautions and individualized guidelines. The hospital offers competitive pay, a focus 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, preferably in an area relevant to the hiring facility.
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 depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients whose medical conditions 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.
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 within payor timeframes.
Monitor patient status throughout admissions 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 medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Register admitted 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 in accordance with special precautions and individualized guidelines.