0000 Facility - RN - Admissions Acute

North Tampa Behavioral Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

23h

About The Position

The RN - Admissions Acute facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care at the most appropriate level and the effective use of patient benefits and resources. The role reviews referrals and medical documentation, completes assessments and admission documentation, coordinates with medical and psychiatric personnel, and supports patients throughout the admissions process. It also helps ensure patient safety and appropriate follow-up care for people who are not admitted.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients present with emergency medical conditions outside the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, responding 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 secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly 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 with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers, acknowledge unmet patient needs, and work to resolve complaints.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.