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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. Why You’ll Want This Job Supportive team energy (no toxic vibes) Real career growth — not just a buzzword A workplace that values compassion and competence Benefits That Actually Matter Medical, dental, vision FSA/HSA options Short‑ & long‑term disability Tuition reimbursement Financial wellness programs 401(k) with company match Safety First 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. 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.
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