Intake RN - PRN Night Shift

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Career growth

Education aid

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring an Intake Nurse (RN) for PRN/Per Diem night shifts. The Intake RN will coordinate admissions, triage inquiries, and liaise with referral sources, payer, and hospital staff to determine appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities include completing nursing assessments, entering admissions data, and assisting with prior authorization as needed. Arizona license (or compact) required; psychiatric inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona or compact privileges.
• Preferred 1 year in psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Ability to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and assess care needs to determine level of care.
• Coordinate admissions processes with hospital staff and referral sources.
• Enter calls and admissions into the electronic health records system.
• Verify and obtain prior authorization of insurance benefits when needed.

Skills

Licensed RN (Arizona)

Psychiatric inpatient experience

Job description

Night Shift

Job Description

Intake Nurse - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co‑occurring addictions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Education Assistance after 90 days of employment

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Intake, the Intake RN is responsible for the timely processing of inquiry/referral calls, coordination of all admissions processes, and serves as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, unit and hospital personnel involved with each admission. The Intake RN duties include triaging patients, completing assessments to assist physicians in identifying an appropriate level of care for potential patients, effectively staffing clinical work, entering calls and admissions into the computer, and completing nursing admission paperwork with the patient. This position interfaces closely with internal hospital staff, facility physicians, referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. The Intake RN also, at times, is responsible for verifying and obtaining prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Arizona or compact privileges
• Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
• Must have or be able to attain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

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.