Admissions RN - Nights

Overview

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at West Pines Behavioral Hospital. As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Shift Available

• Full-Time Nights

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.

Responsibilities

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 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

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.

Pay Range: $39.30 - $50.17

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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