RN Admissions Part Time

Acadia•Malden, MA

2d•$43 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Tufts Medicine Behavioral is searching for Part Time RN's for Admissions! This role is part of a partnership between Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare to create the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a new state-of-the-art facility opening in February 2026. As an Admissions RN, you will be responsible for facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing utilization review processes to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care and benefit utilization. You will review medical documentation, perform medication reconciliation, obtain admission orders, facilitate emergency transfers, review referrals, respond to inquiries, conduct assessments, collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel, manage the admission process (including consent and inventory), verify insurance benefits, secure pre-authorization, monitor patient status, utilize web-based programs for referrals, communicate projected admissions, ensure receipt of clinical information, complete pre-admission assessments, consult with physicians, communicate disposition recommendations, maintain medical record documentation for payor authorization, admit patients to the system, complete admission and consent forms, demonstrate a positive and empathetic attitude, resolve complaints, prioritize patient safety, coordinate care for non-admitted patients, and conduct safety checks and supervision as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other 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 other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.