Intake Nurse- Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Days | Voyages Sugar Land
Voyages Behavioral Health of Sugar Land•Sugar Land, TX
About The Position
The Intake Nurse (RN) screens patient admissions and communicates information to the physician to determine whether a patient meets the required level of care. Under the direction of the Director of Assessments and Referrals, the nurse works closely with the nursing department, clinical staff, and Intake department to support timely patient admissions. The role also contributes to department meetings and quality initiatives and helps maintain services in accordance with TJC requirements.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required, licensed in the state where the hospital is located.
- BLS certification required.
- Crisis management certification required according to hospital policy and standards.
- Understanding of behavioral healthcare and the freestanding industry.
- Experience in interviewing, assessments, patient-family-centered care, and admission requirements based on established hospital criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience in admissions.
Responsibilities
- Screen patient admissions.
- Communicate patient information to the physician to determine whether the patient meets the level-of-care requirements.
- Work closely with the nursing department, clinical staff, and Intake department to support timely admissions.
- Contribute to department meetings and quality initiatives.
- Maintain services within TJC requirements.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Supportive leadership.
- Competitive pay.
- Generous paid benefit time.
- Excellent insurance options.
- Education Advancement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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