RN Admissions Intake Psych

FT RN Admissions – Nights (12 hr)

Vantage Point Behavioral Health | Fayetteville, AR

Looking for a nursing job where you’re not just clocking in but actually changing lives? Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring a Full Time Admissions RN and yes — the impact is real.

We’re a 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital serving kids, teens, adults, and seniors
. If you care about mental health and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose, you’ll fit right in.

• Supportive team energy (no toxic vibes)
• Real career growth — not just a buzzword
• A workplace that values compassion and competence

• Medical, dental, vision
• FSA/HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match

Every staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for instant support — because your safety is non‑negotiable.

If you’re ready to level up your career and make a real impact in behavioral health, we’d love to connect.

Admissions RN plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care.

• 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…