Intake RN: Behavioral Health Admissions Specialist

Universal Health Services; Byron Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Intake Registered Nurse to join our team in the Grand Rapids area. The RN will perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help determine the appropriate level of care for potential patients.

Under the supervision of the Intake Director, you will coordinate referrals and the admission process, communicate with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff, and collaborate with the Business Office and UR department to verify benefits and

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.
• Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
• Acts as the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients and coordinates the referral and intake process.
• Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Collaborates with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
• Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Education

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Intake RN position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description:

The Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Location:

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.

Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

License: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at [e-mail]

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