Intake Registered Nurse

UHS•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants. The Role: The RN - Intake, under the supervision of the Director - Admissions, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The RN – intake serves as 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 RN - Intake 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. If you would like to learn more about the Intake Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact Eduardo Amay, Recruiter by phone at [email protected]. What do our current nurses value at UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. 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. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Licensure: Current license to practice professional nursing in Washington, DC.
New Grads encouraged to apply!
Excellent mentorship program and orientation available!
Current BLS certification.

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 and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed
Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.