Intake RN - PRN/Per Diem
About The Position
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for teens, adults, and older adults. Under the direction of the Director of Intake, the Intake RN processes inquiry and referral calls, coordinates admissions, and serves as a liaison among referral sources, families, payors, physicians, unit staff, and hospital personnel. The role includes triaging patients, completing assessments to help physicians identify an appropriate level of care, staffing cases clinically, entering calls and admissions into the computer, and completing nursing admission paperwork with patients. The Intake RN communicates with internal and external stakeholders, assists patients to their units, and may verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in Arizona or compact privileges.
- Must have or be able to attain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process inquiry and referral calls in a timely manner.
- Coordinate admissions and serve as a liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, unit staff, and hospital personnel.
- Triage patients and complete assessments to assist physicians in identifying an appropriate level of care.
- Staff cases clinically and effectively.
- Enter calls and admissions into the computer system.
- Complete nursing admission paperwork with patients.
- Communicate with internal hospital staff, facility physicians, referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources.
- Communicate effectively with unit staff and assist patients to their units.
- Verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan for full-time staff.
- Generous paid time off for full-time staff.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan for full-time staff.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Education assistance after 90 days of employment.
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