RN Admissions - Night Shift

Acadia•Texarkana, AR

About The Position

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Admissions team. The Admissions RN supports a smooth and efficient admissions process and contributes to high-quality mental health care through clinical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with patients, families, referral sources, and hospital staff. RiverView is a 62-bed psychiatric hospital in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving adults, geriatric patients, and adolescents ages 11–17 with behavioral health and chemical dependency needs. The role reviews referrals and clinical records, assesses medical and behavioral acuity and appropriate level of care, coordinates admission decisions with physicians, completes admission documentation and medication reconciliation, and helps ensure patients receive appropriate care and follow-up. The nurse also supports insurance verification and authorization, monitors patients during the admissions process, and conducts safety checks and supervision as required. The position is scheduled for the night shift, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with rotating weekends. Acadia Healthcare offers medical, prescription drug, flexible spending and health savings accounts, vision and dental coverage, voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

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 relevant specialty area 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 in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity; and respond within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations and information.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with 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 within payor timeframes.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including information about medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, prioritize patient safety, and promptly address concerns or complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.