RN Admissions Acute

Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital • New Castle, DE

116d

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is searching for full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) in Admissions for night shifts, specifically Monday to Friday. This position offers an opportunity to advance your nursing career at a premier mental health treatment center located in New Castle, Delaware. The hospital provides services to both adults and adolescents on an inpatient and outpatient basis, and is committed to supporting the professional growth of its staff through comprehensive training and personalized support.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral healthcare.
• Familiarity with web-based programs for tracking referrals.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other 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 other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
• Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients is received prior to patient admission.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate medical record documentation for authorization at the requested level of care.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system.
• Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive hourly rates with high shift differentials.
• Referral Bonus.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Excellent training program and career advancement opportunities.
• Apprentice Program Available.

What This Job Offers

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