Admissions RN- FT (Day)

UHS•Ocala, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vines Hospital is currently recruiting for a FT RN to join our Admissions Department. The Admissions RN is responsible for being able to perform all aspects of The Vines Hospital’s intake and admission process, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual’s mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to The Vines Hospital’s physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in Med Series 4. The RN will review packets, accept and admit patients. This position requires a person to work with minimal supervision and will work with all facility units: business office, medical staff, medical records, utilization review, marketing, and nursing. This position also qualifies for our $5,000.00 retention bonus! The Vines' Admissions department is an exciting atmosphere where we help patients make decisions to seek help. In the Admissions department, we work together as a team. With 1 in 5 adults suffering from a mental illness, the Admissions RN must be able to adapt and flow to the ever changing needs of our patients. The Vines Hospital located in Ocala, is a premiere behavioral health facility located in picturesque Marion County offering specialized behavioral health care and services to adults and adolescents. We offer acute psychiatric, detox, and PTSD treatment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required
Licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse required
Previous assessment experience required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to relate to those emotionally disturbed and in crisis

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
Minimum of two (2) years experience in the mental health field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of The Vines Hospital’s intake and admission process
Handle inquiry calls efficiently and effectively
Communicate with referral sources
Provide hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals
Make outside referrals when appropriate
Assess and triage an individual’s mental health status
Make patient safety and level of care recommendations to The Vines Hospital’s physician
Identify insurance benefits and pre-certify patient care
Complete all admission requirements
Communicate patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff
Document all necessary information in Med Series 4
Review packets, accept and admit patients
Work with minimal supervision
Work with all facility units: business office, medical staff, medical records, utilization review, marketing, and nursing