RN Admissions Supervisor Acute

Acadia Healthcare•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Vermilion Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Admissions Supervisor to oversee daily patient intake and admissions operations during the Monday through Friday evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Duties may include managing calls and referrals, scheduling assessments and admissions, verifying benefits, and prioritizing completion of pre-certifications. The supervisor plans, assigns, supervises, and performs duties for the assigned shift to support patient safety and departmental efficiency.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential required.

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 and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be preferred depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, supervise, and perform duties for the assigned shift to ensure patient safety and departmental efficiency.
Prioritize potential admissions in light of patient needs and the facility’s capability and capacity to meet those needs appropriately.
Apply knowledge of milieu management and appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
Coordinate with the business office to ensure timely and accurate financial counseling of patients when appropriate.
Guide and direct staff and encourage mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ensure EMTALA logs are completed for each patient seen by admissions, when applicable.
Participate in staff training by serving 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.
Recognize and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.