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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Admissions RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbia, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity is required; experience in the hiring facility's relevant specialty is preferred.
  • A clear and active nursing license in the state is required.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire.
  • First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
  • Facilitate emergency transfers for patients whose medical conditions exceed the facility's capabilities.
  • Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies; assess medical and behavioral acuity; and respond within designated timeframes.
  • Respond to facility inquiries with appropriate recommendations and information.
  • Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
  • Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to make appropriate recommendations and admissions.
  • Facilitate admissions, including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
  • Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
  • Monitor patient status throughout admissions in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
  • Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
  • Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
  • Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
  • Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate medical records to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
  • Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
  • Register admitted patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
  • Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients, prioritize their safety, and promptly address concerns or complaints.
  • Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
  • Conduct safety checks and provide supervision in accordance with special precautions and individualized guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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