Intake RN-Behavioral Health FT Days

Humboldt Park Health • Chicago, IL

13h • $37 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing all inquiries related to admission referrals for the Behavioral Health department. The Intake RN will conduct initial clinical screenings, collect demographic and insurance information, and assist physicians in assessing patient eligibility for admission. This role also involves coordinating pre-admission and admission activities with the nursing unit, completing necessary paperwork, identifying presenting problems, and developing preliminary treatment plans. Additionally, the Intake RN will maintain logs and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• RN license in IL required.
• Previous Behavioral Health experience is required.
• CPI & BLS certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inquiries to the department related to admission referrals from internal and external customers and documents on the designated form.
• Conducts an initial clinical screening for admission requests and collects preliminary demographics and verifies insurance benefits.
• Provides assistance to the HPH- ER physician in assessment of patients to determine eligibility for admission based on established admission criteria.
• Provides appropriate outpatient referrals for ER patients when directed by the ER attending.
• Coordinates all pre-admission activities with the BMU nursing unit for patients being considered for admission, including validation of required legal paperwork, gathering of other pertinent information; e.g., clinical data establishing criteria for admission, physician and nurses reports, medication administration records, lab results.
• Coordinates all activities for patients accepted for admission, including completion of admission entry paperwork with the patient.
• Identifies patients’ presenting problems and completes the preliminary treatment plan.
• Maintains various logs of activities and participates in department/intake performance improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level