Admissions RN Acute PRN

Job description

*Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe. 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 ad...