Registered Nurse Admissions Sign On

Acadia•Haverhill, MA

4d•$39 - $55

About The Position

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer-focused Registered Nurse to join its Admissions Team. The role combines clinical assessment with referral coordination and customer service to help connect patients with appropriate care. The nurse is a primary contact for prospective admissions during assigned hours and coordinates the process from referral through admission, including clinical review, communication with referral sources and providers, obtaining documentation, facilitating admission decisions, and completing admissions when needed. Schedules listed include Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., working as both an RN and Admissions Coordinator, and Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., 32 hours per week, also working as both an RN and Admissions Coordinator. Eight- or 12-hour shifts are available. Pay is $39.25–$55.00, including shift differential, which may be higher for weekend work. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the Nights Admissions RN position. The clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care at the most appropriate level and effective use of patient benefits and resources.

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 hiring facility’s relevant specialty is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR 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 of the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical conditions beyond 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 and provide appropriate recommendations and information.
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 secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status throughout 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.
Obtain timely 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 facilitate payer authorization at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization within payer timeframes.
Admit patients to 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.