Job Description
Overview
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Admissions Registered Nurse!
Available Schedules:
Evenings/Weekends
Pay Range:
$34.00 to $47.08 per hour (dependent on years of experience)
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is Nashville's Leading behavioral health treatment center and is an inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for ages 18-65.
Responsibilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Admissions Registered Nurse!
Available Schedules:
Evenings/Weekends
Pay Range:
$34.00 to $47.08 per hour (dependent on years of experience)
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is Nashville's Leading behavioral health treatment center and is an inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for ages 18-65.
Responsibilities
- Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
- Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.
- Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
- Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
- Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
- Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
- Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
- Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
- Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
- Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
- Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
- Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
- Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- When a patient's needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
- Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
- Clear and active nursing license in the state.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
AHRN
#LI-AST
#LI-SW2
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $34–$47.08 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Website | http://www.acadiahealthcare.com/ |
About Company
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides premier psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs.
Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.
Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.
Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 201 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 8,300 beds in 37 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.
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