Assessment Coordinator (RN) - Per Diem
UHS
Summary
Heritage Oaks is looking for a Per Diem Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team! The Admissions Nurse is a Staff RN who is responsible for assuring that the admission process is carried out properly. The RN utilizes the nursing process and adheres to established standards of care, mental health practices, and hospital policy, goals and objectives in executing this responsibility. This position also assures that admissions are managed in a timely and courteous manner.
Job description
- Conducts and documents the Direct and Comprehensive assessments required for patients to determine dispositions.
- Participate in screening patients for admission into hospital programs, utilizing pre-approved admissions criteria.
- Reviews referrals and determines appropriateness for patient admission criteria with assistance of policy and procedures.
Schedule: Per Diem - AM, PM, NOC
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
- A Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health care facility preferred
- Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing
- Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications
- CPR certification required
- Successful completion of the hospital's designated physical and behavioral management training program, including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, required prior to assisting in the procedures
- Incumbent may be required to work overtime or flexible hours
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.