RN Admissions

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital•Malden, MA

5d•$43 - $51

About The Position

Tufts Medicine Behavioral is seeking full-time Registered Nurses for Admissions. The clinical professional facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care, determine the most appropriate level of care, and coordinate patient benefit and resource utilization. The role is at Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts, created through a partnership between Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare and slated to open in February 2026. The position is scheduled for full-time night shifts of 12 hours, with pay of $42.95 to $51.28 per hour depending on experience. Acadia Healthcare operates more than 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. The company describes its purpose as “Lead Care With Light” and its mission as setting a standard for excellence in compassionate, innovative treatment of mental health and addiction concerns.

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.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in the hiring facility’s specialty area is preferred.
First aid may be required depending on the 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 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 facility medical and psychiatric personnel to make appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate the admissions process, including patient 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 in accordance with facility policies 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 information about medical comorbidities, 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 for treatment and admission 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; and prioritize patient safety.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up 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 when specified by special precautions, or as required by individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other assigned functions and tasks.