Admissions Registered Nurse - $10k Sign-On

Overview

​We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Behavioral Health ADMISSIONS team at TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. Apply now to learn more!

*$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME SCHEDULES

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time Day shift (11am - 11pm)
• PRN Nights (7p-7a): Schedule As needed

TrustPoint Hospital is a leading behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults, and seniors across Middle Tennessee. Our state-of-the-art facility provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Conveniently located in Murfreesboro, just 30 minutes from Nashville, TrustPoint offers nurses the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing their behavioral health expertise.

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. TrustPoint 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.

TrustPoint Benefits:

TrustPoint Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration
• Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 timeframes.
• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.  

• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the 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 facility). 

• First aid may be required based on state or facility 

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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