RN Admissions - Night Shift

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital. 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. Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital 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.

 

 

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

• Full time - Night Shift (7p-7a), block scheduling for  nights
• OR Weekend only option Friday-Sunday
• The Full Time schedule requires three (3) 12's the other four (4) 12's. This includes an every other weekend rotiation.

Benefits:

At Lakeview Behavioral, we take care of our team’s needs. We provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our Registered Nurse team, including:

• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.
• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants.
• 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
• Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Responsibilities

Key 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.

· Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

· Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

 

 

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

 

Qualifications:

· Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.

· Minimum of