ASSESSMENT COORD (RN/LIC THER)

Universal Health Services•Bethlehem, PA

45d

About The Position

The Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
Experience: 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
Must be able to 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.
2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
The Intake RN is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients
Coordinates the referral and intake process
Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed
Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.