Intake Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health, 7pm - 7:30am

UHS • Champaign, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Intake Director and provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help physicians identify the appropriate level of care for potential patients. The RN is an initial contact for referral sources and potential patients, coordinates referrals and intake, facilitates admissions, and communicates with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The role also works with the Business Office on patient financial information, insurance verification, and prior authorization as needed, and with the Utilization Review Department on certification of admitted patients.

This is a full-time overnight position, 36 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to work three of four available nights each week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Pavilion Behavioral Health System is located in Champaign, Illinois, and includes inpatient, residential, outpatient, and school services.

Requirements

• Currently licensed in the state of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Able to work three of four available overnight shifts each week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Two to three years of experience in substance abuse or psychiatric treatment programs.
• Experience in intake/admissions and managed care.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls using the appropriate greeting and obtain pertinent clinical, demographic, and insurance information to determine callers’ needs.
• Conduct telephonic risk screenings to assess suicidality and homicidality for callers in crisis.
• Apply admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care, recommend appropriate services, and refer callers to suitable resources when Pavilion services are not appropriate.
• Schedule assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explain the assessment and admission process.
• Greet arriving patients and families and explain the evaluation and admission process.
• Conduct walk-in and scheduled assessments, coordinate with the reviewing psychiatrist, and make appropriate clinical recommendations.
• Assess pre-accepted patient transfers, including direct admissions from hospitals and other approved referral sources.
• Identify potential disposition problems, including placement issues, medical needs, or developmental delays, and seek supervision before acceptance.
• Enter information accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record system according to departmental protocol.
• Review and complete admission paperwork, obtain required patient signatures, and explain information in an understandable manner that considers the patient’s age and ability.
• Apply knowledge of voluntary admission and involuntary court commitment procedures.
• Coordinate emergency medical or psychiatric care when a patient is medically compromised or cannot be accommodated, and complete the required Memorandum of Transfer form.
• Refer patients to an appropriate alternative level of care or notify referral sources for follow-up when admission is not appropriate; complete referrals and Crisis Safety Plans for patients referred out.
• Coordinate with the Business Office on patient financial information, insurance verification, and prior authorization as needed.
• Coordinate with the Utilization Review Department regarding certification of admitted patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and orientation.
• Competitive compensation and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• Tuition savings for nursing education through Chamberlain University.
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation, with the opportunity to earn 20 CEUs.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its more than 300 locations.
• Diverse programming to expand professional experience.
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree