Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center
Belton, TX

Admissions RN Acute - Full time, 12-hour shifts - Overnight

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 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 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. * Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant 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 the facility). * First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.