INTAKE RN

UHS • North Little Rock, AR

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The BridgeWay is looking for a dynamic behavioral health professional who is dedicated and passionate about providing quality services and care to our community. Under the direction of the Director of Assessment and Referral, the Intake RN assures smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital. Receives incoming admission inquiry calls, assesses patients for admission, and makes appropriate referrals. The Intake RN helps streamline the patient experience by completing the necessary assessments and medical documentation moving the patient through the admission process to the unit. The RN is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the missions of the hospital.

Requirements

• Current RN Nursing license.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
• Handle with Care and CPR required (offered onsite).
• Ability to assess the physical, emotion, and psychological needs of patients.
• Ability to determine suitability of admission to the hospital based on clinical and financial criteria.
• Ability to make independent and responsible decisions.
• Good knowledge of admitting and insurance verification.
• Must have ability to work under stressful circumstances with frequent interruptions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with patients, families, referral sources, community agencies, and staff.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
• Must be able to interact with patients, physicians, families and hospital personnel in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Two years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital.
• Receives incoming admission inquiry calls.
• Assesses patients for admission.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Helps streamline the patient experience by completing the necessary assessments and medical documentation.
• Moves the patient through the admission process to the unit.
• Assists with the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the missions of the hospital.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Career development opportunities with the facility and UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

What This Job Offers

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