RN Admissions - PRN

ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital•Greenville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the ECU Behavioral Health Hospital admissions team as a PRN Admissions Registered Nurse. The nurse helps ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process by applying clinical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with patients, families, referral sources, and medical and psychiatric personnel. The position includes reviewing and assessing referrals, determining appropriate levels of care, completing admission and insurance processes, coordinating patient care and referrals, and maintaining patient safety. The hospital is a 144-bed behavioral health facility in Greenville, North Carolina, established through a partnership between Acadia Healthcare and ECU Health. It is scheduled to open in Fall 2025 and will provide inpatient and intensive outpatient services.

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 hiring facility’s relevant specialty area is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.
First aid certification, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity; and respond within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate information and recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
Monitor patient status throughout 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.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including information about medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete necessary admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; prioritize patient safety and address concerns or complaints promptly.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.