Intake - RN -PRN

UHS • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for adolescent, adult, and specialty program for women. The hospital also offers outpatient treatment. Our six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123-acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, which is held in perpetuity and cannot be developed from its natural state. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery. 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 program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
• Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
• May be required to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
• Act as the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process.
• Facilitate the admission process.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Work with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification.
• Handle prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
• Collaborate with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees