Admissions Registered Nurse; RN - Nights

Position: Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights
Come join the North Tampa Behavioral team and make a difference every day!

North Tampa Behavioral is Tampa's Premier Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Hospital and we are seeking a passionate RN to work at our facility in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Population:
Adolescents (12-17)

Shifts Available:

* Full-time Nights

Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered:

* Perk Spot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants

* 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!

* Helping to make changes in people's lives that will last a lifetime!

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.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

* Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.

* Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility's capabilities.

* Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy time frames.

* Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.

* Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.

* Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.

* Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients 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 in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.

* Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.

* Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.

* Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.

* Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.

* Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.

* Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.

* Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.

* Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

* When a patient's needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

* Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.

* Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.

* Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing.

* Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational…