Intake Nurse - Night Shift, Behavioral Health

Southeast Behavioral Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, seeks an Intake RN to provide telephonic and in-person risk assessments to guide the appropriate level of care. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and communicate with families, patients and staff.

Under supervision of the Intake Director, you’ll work with the Business Office for insurance verification and with the UR Department for certification of admissions, with opportunities for flexible hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including intake/admissions experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment; competency exam may be required; flexible hours possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment to identify appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate referral and intake process and admission.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Collaborate with the Business Office for patient financial data and insurance verification; with UR for certification of admissions.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, seeks an Intake RN to provide telephonic and in-person risk assessments to guide the appropriate level of care. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and communicate with families, patients and staff.

Under supervision of the Intake Director, you’ll work with the Business Office for insurance verification and with the UR Department for certification of admissions, with opportunities for flexible hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.