RN Admissions

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital•Saienni Farms, DE

20d•$40 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for its Admissions team. The clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, determine the most appropriate level of care, and manage patients’ benefit and resource utilization. The role includes reviewing medical records and referrals, completing medication reconciliation and admission documentation, conducting assessments, coordinating with physicians and other facility personnel, and supporting patients and families through the admission process. The position is at MeadowWood Behavioral Health, a 120-bed treatment center serving adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings in New Castle, Delaware. New graduates are welcome to apply. Available schedules include Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; part-time, every other weekend, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and PRN work that floats between outpatient and admissions. RN base pay is $39.53–$43.66 per hour, based on experience, with shift differentials of $2.75–$7.00 per hour depending on shift.

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 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.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with emergency 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 inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions for incoming patients, including assessment, consent, and inventory of belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policy 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 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 at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients to the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as indicated by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.