RN - Admissions - PRN

Acadia•Battle Creek, MI

2d•$36 - $54

About The Position

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adults with acute mental health conditions. The Admissions RN facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, appropriate level-of-care recommendations, and benefit and resource utilization. The role reviews medical documentation, completes medication reconciliation, obtains physician admission orders, assesses referrals and patients, coordinates admissions and transfers, and supports appropriate follow-up care for patients who are not admitted. The RN completes pre-admission assessments and admission documentation, verifies insurance benefits, obtains treatment authorizations, monitors patient status during the admissions process, and coordinates with internal personnel, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families. The role also conducts safety checks and helps ensure supervision follows applicable precautions and individualized guidelines. A positive, empathetic, professional approach and a focus on patient safety and customer service are expected.

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 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.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity within the hiring facility’s specialty area.

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 facility inquiries and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to make appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming admissions, including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain 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.
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 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 to the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Respond professionally and empathetically to customers, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.