RN Assessment Coordinator
UHS
Summary
RN Psychiatric Assessment Coordinator Admissions/Intake. Full-time; shift approximately 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
Job description
Responsibilities
RN Psychiatric Assessment Coordinator Admissions/Intake. Full-time; shift approximately 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
The Psychiatric Assessment Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care to patients utilizing the admission process. The Assessment Nurse is primarily responsible for reviewing labs to ensure medical appropriateness for potential admissions. The Assessment Nurse is also responsible for evaluating all unstable patients who present to the facility and coordinate disposition with the Physician and Unit Charge Nurse. The Assessment Nurse is also responsible for completing the admission process including Intake assessments, communicating with financial counselors regarding financial issues, and assisting with the nursing assessment review.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.
Qualifications
- Current license as a RN in the State of Alabama required.
- Additional licensure as a LICSW, LMSW, LPC, ALC, etc. a plus.
- Ability to provide orientation and continuing education with co-workers.
- (3) years experience in Intake, psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention, preferred.
- The ability to establish rapport quickly via telephone or in person.
- Must be computer literate and have excellent clerical skills.
- Experience in insurance benefits verification and admission, pre-certification, preferred.
- Familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology/psychotropic medications, preferred.
- Handle with Care and CPR certified, preferred.
MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8-business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
Requirements
- Current license as a RN in the State of Alabama required
- Additional licensure as a LICSW, LMSW, LPC, ALC, etc. a plus
- Ability to provide orientation and continuing education with co-workers
- (3) years experience in Intake, psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention, preferred
- The ability to establish rapport quickly via telephone or in person
- Must be computer literate and have excellent clerical skills
- Experience in insurance benefits verification and admission, pre-certification, preferred
- Familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology/psychotropic medications, preferred
- Handle with Care and CPR certified, preferred
- MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8-business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions
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.