Clinical Assessment Coordinator- RN

UHS•Pinehurst, NC

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon health is seeking a clinical assessment coordinator to join our team at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. This is for our inpatient psychiatr unit. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients. Who we are & where you can make a difference: Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs. For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at [email protected]

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Nursing Required
Active NC or multistate RN license
3 years of related working experience preferred

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations. Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team. Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates with referral sources including family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities
Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships.
Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.