Registered Nurse (RN) - Admission
Acadia Healthcare Inc
Fort Myers, FL

Registered Nurse - Intake/Admissions Specialist (Full Time) - 7pm - 7am Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sign on Bonus $5000.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * 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 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, consents, 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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: * Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field. * Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: * 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. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Experience Preferred: Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.