Registered Nurse RN - Admissions

Delta Specialty Hospital
US - Tennessee - Memphis
July 1, 2024

OverviewPay Range is $32.40 / hr - $39.53 / hrShift Available: Monday - Thurdsay 11:00pm - 7:00am

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse at Delta Specialty Hospital! Delta Specialty Hospital is a place of hope and healing for individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by medical and behavioral health challenges.

At Delta Specialty Hospital, we are proud to have served the Memphis community for 50 years. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare, we've helped countless individuals learn to manage mental health symptoms while simultaneously caring for additional medical concerns in the most effective and progressive ways possible.

Delta Specialty Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available
Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
Shifts available - 12 hours

ResponsibilitiesKey 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 one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Clear and active nursing license in the state.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).

• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility 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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