Intake & Assessment RN — Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Competitive compensation and generous

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(k) with company match and stock

Career development opportunities at U|

Job summary

Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Intake and Assessment Nurse to evaluate medical and behavioral needs, respond to referrals, and coordinate patient assessments and admissions. The role may include Team Lead responsibilities at the Director of Admissions' discretion.

The RN will triage calls, gather essential information, perform initial assessments, and ensure timely communication with families, referral sources and unit staff. Strong crisis intervention skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona nursing license or compact privileges.
• Prior intake/assessment experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• BLS for Providers; Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance required or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls with appropriate greeting and collect necessary clinical, demographic, and insurance information.
• Conduct thorough medical evaluation to support admission process and communicate findings to the facility.
• Perform initial clinical assessment including treatment history and diagnosis for admitted patients.
• Notify unit staff of pending admissions and provide necessary demographics.
• Schedule assessments, psychiatric evaluations and admissions within 24 hours and explain process to patients/referral sources.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Education

Arizona nursing license/compact privileges

Job description

Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Intake and Assessment Nurse to evaluate medical and behavioral needs, respond to referrals, and coordinate patient assessments and admissions. The role may include Team Lead responsibilities at the Director of Admissions' discretion.

The RN will triage calls, gather essential information, perform initial assessments, and ensure timely communication with families, referral sources and unit staff. Strong crisis intervention skills are valued.