Registered Nurse - Weekend Intake

UHS•West Columbia, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The Weekend Intake Counselor RN serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Three Rivers Behavioral Health. Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs. Documenting findings, recommendations and outcome. Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation. The Weekend Shift is Friday 1pm - 9:30pm; Saturday 9am - 9:30pm and Sunday 9am - 9:30pm.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors in Nursing and current SC RN License.
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion.
Strong verbal & written communication skills; Detail oriented & strong computer skills
Must be able to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of hospital admission functions, psychological assessment and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.
Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions.
Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Three Rivers Behavioral Health.
Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs.
Documenting findings, recommendations and outcome.
Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation.