RN Admissions

Covington Behavioral is searching for Admissions RNs for FT Days!

Shift Available: FT Days

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital - Covington LA

Adult and Adolescent Units

• Flexible Scheduling Model
• Rate $34 - $42 per hr
• 12 hour shifts
• Excellent Comphensive Benefits incl. Tuition Reimbursement

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult and adolescent patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being. Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress provide stability and improve

each patients ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

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.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

• 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 facilitys 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 patients 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Associates 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.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clear and active nursing license in the state.

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

• First aid may be based on state or facility

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