ADMISSIONS RN (FULL-TIME)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Full Time Admissions/Intake Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

This opening is for a dynamic Admissions/Intake Registered Nurse (Full-Time) (Monday - Friday: 2pm-pm).

The Admissions/Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is in contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, as well as intake and unit staff. The Intake RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receives all inquiry calls and responds to requests for information and assessments rapidly and ensures relevant report is obtained and passed on to receiving unit/physician.
• Expert in documentation, communication, teamwork and customer service. Advocates for internal and external customers including the client, family, physician, medical facility, behavioral healthcare facility and managed care organizations.
• Liaisons with physicians, psychiatrist, other facilities and managed care organizations to promote optimal use of the continuum of care for each individual transferred.
• Enters relevant information into EMR for patients arriving on shift requiring admission. This includes, but is not limited to order entry for Telephone orders given by admitting physician and medication entry.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

  Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred.Experience: 1-2 years in psychiatric/mental health treatment programs and/or substance abuse, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred. Knowledge of psychiatric behavioral health diagnostic criteria, quality assessment skills, inluding listening and writing legibly, ability to provide customer service in a caring way, even in high stress environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of COBRA/EMTALA lawsCurrent CPR or BLS certification.

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