Admissions Registered Nurse RN

Universal Health Services; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jacksonville, North Carolina is seeking an Admissions RN to support the daily functions of the Admissions Department. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, handling referrals, and maintaining relationships with referral sources. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Nursing, current RN licensure in North Carolina, and preferably two years of experience in a behavioral health setting. The position offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and restraint.

Responsibilities

• Support daily function of the Admissions Department.
• Complete assessments for patient admissions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources.

Skills

Light Work

Behavioral Health Experience

Patient Relationship Development

Insurance Verification

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

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. In addition, the Lead Admissions RN will perform all duties of an admissions RN.

Admissions RN completes assessments for patient admissions, is responsible for all referrals, provides information to individuals, agencies, facilities and professional staff, includes physicians and consulting professionals, and obtains information regarding potential admissions. The RN develops and maintains relationships with ongoing referral sources and may seek alternate treatment resources when appropriate. The RN completes insurance verification and pre‑certifications as applicable, participates in crisis and safety interventions as needed, and assists in performance improvement/quality measurement activities as assigned. RNs will be expected to cross‑train between intake and the unit as well.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

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, or a negligible amount of force constantly. Physical demand includes walking or standing to a significant degree, or working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even if negligible. Includes tasks such as grasping, speaking, hearing, computer use, visual acuity, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, twisting, crouching, agility to perform physical restraints/holds, and agility to administer CPR.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.