Admissions RN - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Chicago, IL

Job Title: Admissions RN - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Position: Nurse Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $40 - $55 per hour (dependent on years of experience)

Shift: Nights

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Chicago

State: IL

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Job 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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical experience
Patient assessment
Medication reconciliation
Insurance benefit verification
Documentation skills

Preferred Skills

CPR certification
De-escalation/restraint certification
First aid certification

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.

Education: Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.

License & Certification:

Clear and active nursing license in the state
CPR certification
De-escalation/restraint certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $5,000 for Full Time Night Schedules

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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.