Intake & Admissions RN — Behavioral Health Advocate

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

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health in California seeks an Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate all admission processes and act as a liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and hospital staff. You will verify insurance, triage patients, and manage assessments and admissions documentation with accuracy and care.

The role requires a nursing degree with California licensure; CPR and CPI training are required, CPI training can be provided on orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• 1–3 years of behavioral health-care facility experience (preferred).
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all admissions processes and liaison with referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Process inquiries and referral calls; provide program information and assess admission suitability.
• Verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments, and enter admissions in the computer.
• Complete admission paperwork and obtain precertification through effective communication with patients and providers.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Critical thinking

DSM-V knowledge

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health in California seeks an Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate all admission processes and act as a liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and hospital staff. You will verify insurance, triage patients, and manage assessments and admissions documentation with accuracy and care.

The role requires a nursing degree with California licensure; CPR and CPI training are required, CPI training can be provided on orientation.