Admissions RN Acute - Full time 8 -hour shifts - 3p - 11p
Admissions RN Acute - Full time 8 -hour shifts - 3p - 11p
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Job Description
For over 30 years Cedar Crest has successfully served the Belton TX community treating substance abuse and mental health issues with tailored inpatient residential and outpatient programs.
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 facilitys 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 preauthorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process following facility policies and physician orders.
Utilize webbased 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 preadmission 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 preauthorization 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 followup 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 followup care and referrals.
Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.
We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering highquality services we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum of an associate 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 deescalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Employment Type
Full-Time
