RN - ADMISSIONS - SEASONAL/TEMP - NIGHTS

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions 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.
Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
CPR certification.
Training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment.
Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment.
Successful completion of Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
Serves as the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
Coordinates the referral and intake process.
Facilitates the admission process.
Maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification.
Handles prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.