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.
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