Behavioral Health Admissions RN | Intake & Coordination

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., is seeking an Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate admissions and serve as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians and hospital personnel involved with admissions.

The role includes processing inquiries, verifying insurance, triaging patients, completing assessments and obtaining precertification while communicating with all care partners to ensure timely, quality patient intake.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• CPR certification and CPI training may be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all admissions processes and act as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians and hospital staff.
• Process inquiries and referrals and provide information on hospital and program admissions.
• Verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments and enter admissions in computer systems.
• Obtain precertification and communicate with managed care organizations, physicians and staff.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

California RN licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., is seeking an Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate admissions and serve as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians and hospital personnel involved with admissions.

The role includes processing inquiries, verifying insurance, triaging patients, completing assessments and obtaining precertification while communicating with all care partners to ensure timely, quality patient intake.