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

Acadia•Texarkana, AR

About The Position

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Admissions team. The RN helps ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process, using clinical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with patients, families, referral sources, and medical and psychiatric personnel to support high-quality care. The hospital is a 62-bed psychiatric facility in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving adults, geriatrics, and adolescents ages 11–17 with behavioral health and chemical dependency needs. The position is a night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends. The RN reviews referrals and medical records, assesses patients and determines appropriate levels of care, coordinates admissions and transfers, secures admission orders and insurance authorizations, and completes required documentation. The RN also supports patients who are not admitted by coordinating appropriate referrals and follow-up care, and maintains patient safety during the admissions process.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing.
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 and 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.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with 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.
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 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 and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients; prioritize 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 according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.