RN Admissions

Covington Behavioral Health•Covington, LA

7d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses for full-time night shifts at its Covington, Louisiana facility. The position supports adult and adolescent units and follows a flexible scheduling model, with 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The hourly rate is $34–$42. The clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, selection of the appropriate level of care, and effective use of patient benefits and resources. Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center specializing in inpatient treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing acute changes in emotional and mental well-being.

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 and 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 based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Review admission medical documentation, 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, and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to facility inquiries 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 assessments, consent, and inventories of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policies 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 information about medical comorbidities, before admission when possible.
Schedule and conduct pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult 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.
Enter patients into 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 and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Respond urgently to patient safety needs 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.