RN Admissions

Longleaf Hospital•Alexandria, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RN Admissions Opportunity at Longleaf Behavioral! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Longleaf Behavioral. As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. Longleaf Behavioral is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients. Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant 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 the facility).
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Empathy and Compassion: Exceptional psych RNs have a deep sense of empathy and compassion for their patients.
Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in psychiatric nursing. Great psych RNs are skilled at active listening, as they need to understand their patients' thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
Continuous Learning: The field of mental health is constantly evolving, and exceptional psych RNs embrace a mindset of continuous learning.
Advocacy: Great psych RNs are strong advocates for their patients.
Patience and Resilience: Mental health recovery can be a long and challenging journey, requiring patience and resilience from both patients and nurses.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate the admissions process, 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, following facility policies and physician orders.
Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.