Admissions Registered Nurse RN

Brynn Marr; Jacksonville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brynn Marr Hospital in Jacksonville, NC is hiring an Admissions RN Lead. You will supervise shift assignments for clinicians and nurses, perform patient admissions assessments, and manage referrals and insurance verifications.

The role supports crisis and safety interventions and may involve cross-training across intake and unit areas. Qualified candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, NC licensure, and have prior behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Current North Carolina, or compact state RN licensure required.
• Light to moderate physical requirements and ability to perform CPR, restraints.

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions assessments for patients.
• Coordinate referrals and provide information to agencies, facilities and physicians.
• Verify insurance and pre-certifications for admissions when applicable.
• Cross-train between intake and unit responsibilities.

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; completes assessments for patient admissions. Responsible for all referrals; provides information to individuals, agencies, facilities and professional staff (i.e., physicians, consulting professionals), 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 as well.

Brynn Marr Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Brynn Marr Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

• 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

What do our current nurses value at Brynn Marr Hospital & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Admissions RN completes assessments for patient admissions. Responsible for all referrals; provides information to individuals, agencies, facilities and professional staff (i.e., physicians, consulting professionals), 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 as well.

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 to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is rated light work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching; Agility to perform physical restraints / holds; Agility to administer CPR

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.