Registered Nurse (RN) Intake

Lifepoint Health • Kennewick, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Intake /Assessment Coordinator conducts clinical assessments, coordinates admissions, and serves as a liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and care teams. This role supports timely access to behavioral health services while ensuring a positive patient and referral experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS and Handle With Care (HWC) certification within 45 days of hire.
• Strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and referral screenings.
• Gather clinical and demographic information and determine admission appropriateness.
• Coordinate admissions, including insurance verification, authorizations, physician orders, and required documentation.
• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and referral sources throughout the admission process.
• Maintain referral tracking and support census and bed management efforts.
• Serve as a patient advocate and provide ongoing support to patients and families.
• Build relationships with community partners and educate referral sources on admission criteria and services.
• Assist with psychosocial interventions and patient groups as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave.
• A minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees).
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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