Registered Nurse RN Admissions

Vantage Point Behavioral Health•Fayetteville, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions/Intake professional to facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes. The role helps ensure continuity of care at the most appropriate level and supports effective use of patient benefits and resources. The facility is a 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health center serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The posting contains conflicting shift information: its role heading describes full-time nights with 12-hour shifts, including some weekend shifts, while the overview calls the position full-time day shift. The RN reviews referrals and medical records, performs medication reconciliation and assessments, coordinates with physicians and other facility personnel, and guides patients through admission and consent procedures. The role also supports insurance verification and pre-authorization, tracks referrals using web-based programs, communicates anticipated admissions, and arranges appropriate follow-up for individuals who are not admitted. Patient safety, professional and empathetic service, and compliance with facility policies and physician orders are central to the position. Team members use Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout clinical and non-clinical areas for immediate support when needed. Benefits are offered through Acadia Healthcare, and training for required CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification is available upon hire.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license; clear and active nursing license in the state.
Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity within the hiring facility’s specialty is preferred.

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.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming patient admissions, including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process according to 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 the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation supporting authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization 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 unmet patient needs and complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Respond urgently to patient safety needs and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.