Admissions Registered Nurse RN
UHS
Summary
Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Nights, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The Admissions RN supports the daily function of the Admissions Department in collaboration with the Admissions Director.
Job description
Responsibilities
Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Nights, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The Admissions RN supports the daily function of the Admissions Department in collaboration with the Admissions Director.
- Lead Admissions RN is responsible for shift assignments for each clinician and nurse on shift and designating tasks as needed ensuring the operations of the shift
- Completes assessments for patient admissions
- Responsible for all referrals; provides information to individuals, agencies, facilities and professional staff
- Requests information regarding potential admissions
- Develops and/or maintains relationships with ongoing referral sources to alternate treatment resources when appropriate
- Completes insurance verification and pre-certifications as applicable
- Participates in crisis and safety interventions as needed
- Assists in performance improvement/quality measurement activities as assigned
- RNs will be expected to cross train between intake and the unit
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in Nursing
- Experience: Two (2) years' experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- License / Certification: Current North Carolina or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Physical requirements: Light Work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently
- Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity; Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching
- Agility to perform physical restraints / holds
- Agility to administer CPR
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing
- Current North Carolina or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Two (2) years' experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- Ability to perform physical restraints / holds
- Ability to administer CPR
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Career Development
- Continuing Education
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.