Intake Assessment Coordinator - RN
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
Requirements
- Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferable in an inpatient setting.
- Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis behavior management.
Qualifications
- Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferable in an inpatient setting.
- Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis behavior management.
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Initial Medical Screening
- Nurse to Nurse Screening
- Pre-certification on admissions
- Basic Medical Triage
- Wounds assessment
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About Us
Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.
Universal Health Services
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