Admission RN - Weekend (F/S/S) Days
About The Position
Granite Hills Hospital is seeking a Weekend Admission RN to join our talented and dynamic team of healthcare professionals. This role involves serving as a clinical liaison and coordinating all admission processes. The position is ideal for someone looking to expand their skill set in a fast-paced, service-oriented Intake and Admissions Department within the growing field of behavioral health. The Weekend Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) will join the Intake Department, responding to inquiry calls, referrals, and crisis behavioral health patient needs. This includes reviewing referrals, completing clinical and suicide assessments, and working with physicians through to possible admission. The role is the initial contact with potential patients and referral sources, coordinating the referral and intake process, facilitating admissions, and maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. Responsibilities also include verifying and obtaining prior authorization for insurance benefits as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
- Currently licensed to practice by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
- CPR certification
- Training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment
- Successful completion of CPI training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Working with a team of Intake/Admission professionals to clinically assess potential patients
- Verifying insurance
- Medically triaging patients
- Completing assessments
- Entering calls and admissions into computer as well as documentation
- Staffing clinical with physician
- Completing paperwork and process through to possible admission
- Following all regulatory requirements, facility policies and procedure, as well as culture based on service excellence
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Tuition
- Loan assistance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
