ADMISSIONS RN/PRN
UHS
Summary
University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.
Job description
Position Summary
Responsible for being able to perform all aspects of intake and admission process, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual’s mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the UBC physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in Med Series 4.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Requests clinical information on potential patients
- Initiates verification of insurance coverage to determine viability of insurance for individuals seeking admission
- Coordinates admissions with all necessary unit staff and Physician
- Follows EMTALA regulations and identifies high risk individuals presenting for emergency care
This is a Per-Diem position.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+
- Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred
- Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred
- Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable
- Competence in taking vital signs accurately
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
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.