RN Admissions

Acadia•Covington, LA

1d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Admissions RNs for full-time night shifts at its Covington, Louisiana facility, serving adult and adolescent units. The position works 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. under a flexible scheduling model and pays $34–$42 per hour. The Admissions RN facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, identify the appropriate level of care, and support patients’ benefit and resource utilization. The role reviews medical documentation, completes medication reconciliation, obtains admission orders, evaluates referrals, conducts assessments, coordinates admissions and transfers, and performs insurance verification and pre-authorization. It also monitors patients during the admissions process, maintains clinical records, coordinates follow-up care for people who are not admitted, and supports patient safety and service quality. Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center providing inpatient treatment to adults and adolescents experiencing acute changes in emotional and mental well-being. Acadia Healthcare offers benefits including medical, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, vision and dental coverage, voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance and financial support programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with emergency medical conditions outside 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 assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status throughout 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, before admission when possible.
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 requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms with them.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Promote patient safety and provide excellent customer service with a sense of urgency.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified in special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.