RN Admissions Supervisor Acute

Vermilion Behavioral Health System•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Vermilion Behavioral Health is seeking an RN Admissions Supervisor Acute to supervise the daily operations of patient intake and/or admissions. Duties may include managing calls and referrals, scheduling assessments and admissions, completing benefit verification, and prioritizing pre-certifications. The position is for a Monday through Friday evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For the assigned shift, the supervisor plans, assigns, supervises, and performs duties to support patient safety and department efficiency. The role prioritizes potential admissions in light of patient needs and the facility’s ability and capacity to meet those needs. It also provides staff guidance, supports onboarding and training, coordinates with the business office on financial counseling, and addresses shift challenges and patient concerns. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Recognize and prioritize patient safety.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a healthcare admissions role.
One or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a healthcare admissions setting.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid, which may be preferred based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, supervise, and perform duties for the assigned shift to ensure patient safety and department efficiency.
Prioritize potential admissions based on patient needs and the facility’s capability and capacity to meet them.
Apply knowledge of milieu management and appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
Coordinate with the business office to support timely and accurate financial counseling when appropriate.
Guide and direct staff and foster mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ensure EMTALA logs are completed for each patient seen by admissions, if applicable.
Participate in staff training as a preceptor for new admissions team employees.
Promptly report shift challenges to the AOC or Admissions Director.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.