Intake/Admissions Team Lead - RN or Clinician

UHS•Conway, SC

About The Position

The Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Fulltime Intake/Admissions Team Lead - RN or Clinician for Admissions Department to join our team: Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital, located near beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, treats adolescents, adults and senior adults in need of psychiatric services, as well as adults who suffer from a chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, or are in need of rehabilitation. Lighthouse offers 24-hour admissions, needs assessment, and referral services. Working in collaboration with the Director of Intake and Admissions, the Intake Team Lead will provide guidance and support to the team in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, admissions, and referrals consistent with departmental policy and procedures. What do our current nurses value at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital Name & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in State of South Carolina (or eligible to receive or renew-Compact)
Registered Nurse, Bachelors preferred or master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
1-2 years of admissions and referral experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivating treatment planning techniques.
Knowledge of external review organizations (i.e., managed care, Medicare, Medicaid etc.).
Knowledge of patients’ rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency detention.
Knowledge of complex patient care planning, utilization, and crisis intervention techniques.
Current CPR or BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1-3 year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting
CPI Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Directs day-to-day department operations and admissions process
Coordinates and leads the onboarding and Training process.
Directs the screening of potential patients for admission into the hospital and initiates the integrated assessment process.
Ensures the staff schedule and configuration meet the needs and demands of the hospital and patients served.
Ensures the assessments and work assignments are evenly distributed among the nursing staff.
Monitors all assessment appointments/informational calls 24 hours a day and prepares appropriate forms.
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates direct and indirect facility assessments and patient admissions.
Ensures that all vital patient assessment information is referred accurately to the attending physicians, and that patient historical information obtained is complete to facilitate an accurate determination for the appropriate level of care.
Assists Assessment & Referral Director in preparing reports to communicate pertinent census information, referral sources, pending admissions and follow-up action pending admissions, pending discharges and nature of discharge.
Provides guidance to community resources available to person inappropriate or unavailable for admission but who are requiring further guidance and referrals.
Assure patient’s rights are upheld in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Provides services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.
Ensure all patient, family, and referral complaints are promptly handled.
Monitors and encourages staff to take their 30-minute unpaid breaks.
Other duties as assigned