ADMISSIONS RN - PRN

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

The Intake RN works under the supervision of the Intake Director and provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help the physician identify the appropriate level of care for potential patients. The nurse serves as the initial contact for referral sources and potential patients, coordinates referral and intake activities, facilitates admissions, and communicates with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The role also works with the Business Office on patient financial information, insurance verification, and prior authorizations as needed, and with the Utilization Review Department on certification for admitted patients. The position is PRN, with weekend and holiday work as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program.
Currently hold a license to practice nursing from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Hold CPR certification.
Complete Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment and before assisting in a restraining procedure.
Pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
May be required to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to three years of experience in substance abuse or psychiatric treatment programs, including intake/admissions and managed care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessments for potential patients to help physicians identify the appropriate level of care.
Serve as the initial contact for referral sources and potential patients.
Coordinate referrals and the intake process and facilitate admissions.
Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Work with the Business Office on patient financial data, insurance verification, and prior authorization as needed.
Work with the Utilization Review Department to certify admitted patients.