ADMISSION RN (FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE)

UHS • Summit, NJ

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About The Position

The Admission RN is responsible for timely processing of inquiry and referral calls and coordinating all admission processes. The RN serves as a liaison among referral sources, families, payors, physicians, unit and hospital personnel involved in admissions. Duties include verifying insurance, triaging patients, completing assessments and medical screenings, assessing staffing needs, entering calls and admissions into the computer, completing admission paperwork with patients, communicating with unit staff, assisting patients to the unit, and obtaining pre-certification from payors. The RN follows hospital admission policies and procedures.

Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126-bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center in a suburban setting. It provides health care to adults, children, and adolescents and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey RN licensure.
• At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two years of medical/surgical experience with proven leadership, strong clinical skills, and high motivation.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to walk for three to four hours a day or more, with frequent standing, bending, reaching, and stooping; sit for periods of up to six hours; and hear and speak clearly over the telephone for six to twelve hours a day.
• Ability to push and pull up to 10 pounds, lift and lower up to 40 pounds, and grasp and move items.
• Ability to see and write legibly and use correct grammar.
• Emotional stability and interpersonal skills to calmly work with emotionally disturbed or potentially crisis-affected patients and families, by phone and in person.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or BS.
• Graduation from an NLN-accredited program.
• ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification.
• AiExcel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process inquiry and referral calls in a timely manner and respond to requests for information, assessment, and possible admission.
• Coordinate admission processes and serve as a liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Verify insurance and collaborate with Business Office staff to obtain and verify payor information.
• Triage patients and perform assessments and medical screenings; document thorough and accurate assessments.
• Assess the needs of patients and families, address medical issues, and determine the ability to staff clinical care effectively.
• Complete admission paperwork, including consents and releases, and ensure patients are informed during the admission process.
• Obtain pre-certification from payor sources.
• Enter calls and admissions into the computer and complete the admission process appropriately.
• Communicate with unit staff and assist patients to the unit.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, including those related to admissions and involuntary processes.
• Comply with administrative, clinical, and human resources policies and procedures, and support the hospital’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
• Communicate sensitively regarding growth, development, and cultural issues; work effectively with patients, families, referral sources, community resources, coworkers, and management.
• Maintain professional demeanor and confidentiality of facility employees’ and patients’ information.
• Support facility-wide quality and performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation, with the opportunity to earn 20 CEUs.
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
• Diverse programming to expand experience and support career development.
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed