RN - Admissions Acute

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital • Saint Paul, MN

6d • $42 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Admissions Acute is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to support continuity of care, appropriate level-of-care placement, and effective use of patient benefits and resources. The role reviews referrals and medical documentation, performs assessments, coordinates admission and pre-authorization processes, and supports patient safety and appropriate follow-up care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
• 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 specialty area of the hiring facility is preferred.
• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond 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 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, when possible before admission.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
• Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the level of care requested by the payor.
• 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 care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
• Promote patient safety and excellent customer service with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• $4 lunches for employees.
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Work in a new, state-of-the-art facility with advanced technology and safety features.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree