Registered Nurse Admissions

Acadia•Haverhill, MA

5d•$39 - $55

About The Position

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer-focused Registered Nurse (RN) for its Admissions Team. The role combines clinical assessment with admissions coordination, connecting prospective patients to care by coordinating referrals, communicating with referral sources and providers, reviewing clinical information, facilitating admission decisions, and completing admissions when necessary. The Admissions Coordinator/RN is the primary contact for prospective admissions during assigned hours and helps ensure a timely, accurate, and smooth admissions process. Available schedules include Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Tuesday–Friday, 10 p.m.–6:30 a.m. The Monday–Friday position also works as an Admissions Coordinator. The Tuesday–Friday schedule is 32 hours per week and also combines RN and Admissions Coordinator duties. The clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, appropriate levels of care, and patient benefit/resource utilization. The role includes reviewing referrals and medical records, performing assessments, coordinating with providers, completing insurance authorization and documentation, and supporting patient safety and appropriate follow-up care. Compensation is listed as $39.25–$55.00, including a shift differential that may be higher for weekend work. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for Evening and Nights Admissions RNs.

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 relevant specialty is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.
First aid certification may be required based 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 facility inquiries with 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.
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 for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization within payor timeframes.
Enter patients into the registration and accounting system and complete required 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.