Admissions RN - Overnight Shift - PRN
About The Position
Glen Oaks Hospital is a 54-bed private mental health hospital in Greenville, Texas, serving adults and seniors in a comfortable, homelike setting. Its multidisciplinary staff provides mental health and addiction care, and the hospital has been a leader in mental health and chemical dependency treatment for nearly 40 years. The Admissions RN is responsible for timely processing of inquiry and referral calls and coordinating the admissions process. The role serves as a liaison among referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and hospital personnel. Duties include verifying insurance, triaging patients, completing assessments, effectively staffing clinical cases, entering calls and admissions in the computer system, completing admission paperwork with patients, communicating with unit staff, assisting patients to the unit, and obtaining pre-certification from payors. The nurse follows hospital admissions policies and procedures. The position is per diem, with hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
- CPR certification.
- Successful completion of Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation, and CPR before assisting in restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in psychiatric health care preferred.
- Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status examination, and the addiction and recovery field.
Responsibilities
- Process inquiry and referral calls in a timely manner.
- Coordinate all admissions processes.
- Serve as a liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and unit and hospital personnel involved with admissions.
- Verify insurance and triage patients.
- Complete patient assessments and effectively staff clinical cases.
- Enter calls and admissions in the computer system.
- Complete admission paperwork with patients.
- Communicate effectively with unit staff and assist patients to the unit.
- Obtain pre-certification from payors.
- Follow hospital policies and procedures regarding admissions.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Employee Assistance Program access.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
