RN - Admissions - PRN

Bronson Behavioral Hospital•Battle Creek, MI

10d•$36 - $54

About The Position

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adults with acute mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Admissions RN facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care at the most appropriate level and responsible use of patient benefits and resources. The role is listed as PRN, with day-shift hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday availability is needed. The hourly rate is $36.00–$54.29, depending on years of nursing experience. The RN reviews admission documentation, completes medication reconciliation, obtains physician admission orders, assesses referrals and patients, and coordinates admission recommendations with facility medical and psychiatric personnel. The role also handles admission paperwork and consent, insurance benefit verification and pre-authorization, patient monitoring during the admissions process, referral tracking, and coordination of follow-up care for people who are not admitted. The RN maintains appropriate medical records, communicates with patients and families, responds professionally to inquiries and complaints, and prioritizes patient safety, including required safety checks and supervision intervals. Acadia Healthcare describes a benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, vision and dental coverage, voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance programs, financial support, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the facility’s specialty is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in the hiring facility’s specialty area.
First aid may be required based on 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 facility inquiries and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure 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 the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation supporting authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial treatment and admission 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; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety and provide customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals or as directed by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.