Admissions Coordinator (RN) Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion - FT

Job

Description:

Summary MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion is looking for an

experience:

d Registered Nurse to join their team! Awesome state health

benefits:

and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or shawsh@musc.edu to find out more! Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005616 LBH - Nursing Administration Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job

Description:

The Admissions Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring appropriate patient placement within inpatient and EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) services. This individual is responsible for vetting all potential admissions, ensuring patients meet medical and clinical criteria, and facilitating smooth transitions into care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Review & Admission Coordination Review patient charts and documentation to assess eligibility for inpatient and EmPATh admission.

• Ensure patients meet established medical and behavioral health criteria.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and clinical teams to confirm appropriateness of admission.
• Document and track admission decisions and rationale.

Referral Management Receive and manage referrals from internal departments, external providers, and community partners.

• Maintain accurate records of referral sources and outcomes.
• Build and sustain relationships with referral partners to support ongoing patient flow.

Communication & Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between referring providers, clinical teams, and admissions staff.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, nursing staff, and case managers.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding admission status and patient placement.

Compliance & Documentation Ensure all admissions comply with regulatory, organizational, and payer

requirements:

• Maintain thorough documentation of patient eligibility, referral details, and admission decisions.
• Assist with audits and reporting as needed.
• Process Improvement & Reporting Identify trends and barriers in the admissions process and recommend improvements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to patient access and throughput.

Generate reports on referral volume, admission rates, and turnaround times. Patient Advocacy & Support Ensure patients are placed in the most appropriate level of care. Advocate for timely access to services and continuity of care.

• Support families and caregivers with information

about:

the admissions process. Benefit Highlights: State Health

Benefits:

and State Pension Plan Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family Onsite Pharmacy

Education:

• Assistance Additional Job

Description:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Clinical

experience:

in behavioral health, emergency services, or inpatient care strongly preferred. Strong understanding of medical necessity criteria and behavioral health diagnoses. Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making

skills:

Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable

qualifications:

, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information

about:

the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your

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