ADMISSIONS RN - DAYS

Universal Health Services; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

STAR LRP DESIGNATED FACILITY

Benefits guest website accessibility

Night shift

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau seeks an Intake RN to assess risk and determine appropriate care levels for potential patients. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and communications with families, referral sources, and unit staff, while supporting financial verifications and prior authorizations as needed.

Experience in substance abuse or psychiatric intake is preferred; Missouri RN licensure is required, with CPR and de‑escalation training

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs with intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment; ability to pass competency exam.

Responsibilities

• The Intake RN provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to identify level of care for potential patients.
• Acts as initial contact with referral sources and coordinates referral and intake processes.
• Facilitates admission process and communicates with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Collaborates with Business Office for patient financial data, verification and insurance pre‑authorization; works with UR for certification.

Skills

Intake experience

Verbal communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

MO nursing license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Handle with Care

Verbal De-Escalation

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com

Southeast Behavioral Hospital:

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

https://southeastbehavioral.com/

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance (If offered)
• STAR LRP DESIGNATED FACILITY
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.benefits.uhsguest.com
• Shift: Nights (7 AM- 7 PM)
• SIGN-ON BONUS: $20,000 with commitment

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.