Intake Registered Nurse - PRN
About The Position
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Intake Assessment Registered Nurse to respond to referrals and requests for services and information. The nurse provides technical assistance to discharge planning under the direction of the Director of A&R and offers general support to the case management program. This PRN role is based at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, Indiana, with an overnight schedule of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position involves assessing and stabilizing patients before discharge or arranging hospital admission, coordinating patient interviews with the on-call doctor, obtaining administrative admission approval, and completing admission paperwork. The nurse also documents inquiry calls, maintains intake records, follows up with patients who miss appointments, and models guest relations while supporting employee training. Hendricks Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited school.
- Licensed to practice in Indiana as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam.
- Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
- CPI and CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
- Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission.
- Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
- Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
- Complete admission paperwork in accordance with hospital policy.
- Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
- Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to attend appointments.
- Demonstrate guest relations by example.
- Provide counseling to employees in need of training.
- Provide technical assistance to discharge planning under the direction of the Director of A&R and general support to the case management program.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
