RN Admissions Acute Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

RN Admissions Acute Delta Specialty Hospital•2.2 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $32.40•$39.53 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Nursing RN License Intake Mid-level Medical records Associate’s degree Leadership Documentation review

Full Job Description Overview:

Pay Range is $32.40 / hr•$39.53 / hr

Shift Available:

Friday•

Sunday:

7:00pm•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 Safety is paramount at Delta Specialty Hospital! We prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff by implementing Personal Panic Alarm devices throughout all clinical and non-clinical areas. These devices ensure immediate assistance can be summoned whenever necessary.

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.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

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.

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 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-JM1 #LI-DSH