Intake RN: Behavioral Health Admissions

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

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate admissions, liaise with referral sources, payors, physicians and hospital staff. You will verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments, and enter admissions in the system with precertification efforts.

Join a new 128-bed facility by Universal Health Services, with a focus on patient-centered care and opportunities for growth in a dynamic behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California required/recommended; CPR certification.
• Experience in behavioral health admissions or intake is preferred (1–3 years).
• CPI training or willingness to obtain CPI training during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions processes and serve as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians and hospital staff.
• Verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments and process admission paperwork.
• Enter calls and admissions in the system and secure precertification as needed.

Skills

Intake coordination

Communication

CPI training

Education

CA RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Electronic medical records

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Intake/Admissions RN to coordinate admissions, liaise with referral sources, payors, physicians and hospital staff. You will verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments, and enter admissions in the system with precertification efforts.

Join a new 128-bed facility by Universal Health Services, with a focus on patient-centered care and opportunities for growth in a dynamic behavioral health environment.