INTAKE RN- Nights

Thebridgeway; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Educational tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thebridgeway is seeking a dedicated Intake RN to ensure smooth admissions at their North Little Rock facility. Responsibilities include assessing incoming admissions and managing documentation effectively. The role requires a current RN license and preferable experience in psychiatric care.

Candidates will work full-time night shifts or weekends and receive competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Handle with Care and CPR required (offered onsite).
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming admission inquiry calls and assess patients for admission.
• Complete necessary assessments and medical documentation.
• Assist with the achievement of patient outcomes.

Skills

Ability to assess the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients

Ability to determine suitability of admission

Good knowledge of admitting and insurance verification

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

Current RN nursing license

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

The BridgeWay is looking for a dynamic behavioral health professional who is dedicated and passionate about providing quality services and care to our community. Under the direction of the Director of Assessment and Referral, the Intake RN ensures smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital. The Intake RN receives incoming admission inquiry calls, assesses patients for admission, and makes appropriate referrals. The Intake RN helps streamline the patient experience by completing the necessary assessments and medical documentation, moving the patient through the admission process to the unit. The RN is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the missions of the hospital.

• 1 position for full‑time night shifts, 9 p–7 a Monday‑Friday.
• 1 position for weekends 6:30 p–7 a (three shifts).

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Current RN nursing license.
• Two years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Handle with Care and CPR required (offered onsite).

Total education, vocational training and experience:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to assess the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients.
2. Ability to determine suitability of admission to the hospital based on clinical and financial criteria.
3. Ability to make independent and responsible decisions.
4. Good knowledge of admitting and insurance verification.
5. Must have ability to work under stressful circumstances with frequent interruptions.
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with patients, families, referral sources, community agencies, and staff.
7. Knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
8. Must be able to interact with patients, physicians, families and hospital personnel in a professional manner.
9. Work is of medium demand, requiring heavy telephone and personal contact with patients, referral sources, community agencies, and insurance companies.

Benefits for Intake RN

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development opportunities with the facility and UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Educational tuition reimbursement
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.