Intake Registered Nurse Weekday Evenings

Responsibilities

The Intake RN assures smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital. Receives incoming admission inquiry calls, assesses patients for admission, and makes appropriate referrals. Assists with the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the missions of the hospital.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Career development opportunities with the facility and UHS and its 30+ Subsidiaries!
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

Qualifications

• Current Nursing license
• Two years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
• Handle with Care and CPR required (offered onsite)
• Total Education, Vocational Training And Experience: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to assess the physical, emotion, and psychological needs of patients
• Ability to determine suitability of admission to the hospital based on clinical and financial criteria
• Ability to make independent and responsible decisions
• Good knowledge of admitting and insurance verification
• Must have ability to work under stressful circumstances with frequent interruptions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with patients, families, referral sources, community agencies, and staff
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette is required
• Must be able to interact with patients, physicians, families and hospital personnel in a professional manner
• Work is of medium demand, requiring heavy telephone and personal contact with patients, referral sources, community agencies, and insurance companies