RN Admissions - Night Shift $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Riverview Behavioral Health•Texarkana, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Admissions team. The Admissions RN helps ensure a smooth, efficient, and safe admissions process, using clinical expertise and close collaboration with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and other hospital personnel. The hospital provides inpatient behavioral health and chemical dependency care for adults, geriatric patients, and adolescents ages 11–17. This is a night-shift position from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with rotating weekends. Full-time hires are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role includes reviewing referrals and clinical documentation, assessing patients and determining appropriate levels of care, coordinating admissions and transfers, handling insurance verification and pre-authorization, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RN also supports patients who are not admitted by coordinating appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
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 in the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility is preferred.
First aid certification may be required depending 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 information and recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate the admissions process, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
Monitor patient status during 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 their families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate 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 toward patients, prioritize their 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 in accordance with special precautions and individualized guidelines.