RN Admissions Day Shift Monday - Friday

Admissions RN in Ada, OK

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Rolling Hills 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.

About Rolling Hills Hospital

Rolling Hills Hospital is located in Ada, Oklahoma, about 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Since 1988, Rolling Hills Hospital has been a premier provider of comprehensive, personalized care for adolescents, adults, and seniors who have developed mental health disorders and substance use disorders. We also offer a specialized program for those who have certain intellectual disabilities. All services at Rolling Hills Hospital reflect our organizational values of integrity, respect, and excellence. We work closely with patients of all genders to determine the full scope of their needs, identify their immediate and long-term goals, and develop the personalized plans that will empower them to achieve improved quality of life.

What Makes Rolling Hills Hospital Different?

The hallmarks of treatment at Rolling Hills Hospital include age-appropriate services, personalized care, and comprehensive support. The typical length of stay at Rolling Hills Hospital is relatively brief, yet each person receives the focused treatment that can yield significant long-term benefits. We meet each person where they are, and we provide the customized services that will help them make sustained progress toward improved mental health. We honor the unique strengths and capabilities of each person who is entrusted to our care, and we treat every patient with dignity and respect.

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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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.