Admissions RN Acute hour shifts

Position: Admissions RN Acute - Full time, 12 -hour shifts - 7a- 7p (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Admissions RN Acute - Full time, 12
-hour shifts - 7a- 7p (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Job Category
:
Admissions

Requisition Number
: ADMIS
101800

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• Posted :
  October 16, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

For over 30 years, Cedar Crest has successfully served the Belton, TX community treating substance abuse and mental health issues with tailored inpatient, residential and outpatient programs.

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 time frames.

· 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.

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 degree in nursing.

Licenses & 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.

Skills
Required
Communication

Advanced

Oral Communication

Expert

Attention to Detail

Advanced

Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations
Required
Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance:
Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education
Required

Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare.

Licenses & Certifications
Required

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