Intake Registered Nurse RN Night Shift

UHS•Byron Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Full Time Night Shift Intake RNs are offered a 4k sign on bonus in addition to Student Loan Repayment. Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units. We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Intake Psychiatric Registered Nurse position as we continue our successful opening! More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/ Position Description: 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.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
Student Loan Repayment Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!
Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership
Tuition reimbursement assistance program
Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University
In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses