Night Intake RN — Behavioral Health & Referrals

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Intake Assessment and Referrals. This night shift runs 7pm-7am and involves evaluating walk-in and phone referrals to determine the most appropriate service or resource for patients.

The role encompasses providing nursing care to psychiatric and chemically dependent patients across adult, geriatric, and adolescent populations. The RN will coordinate the hospital's assessment and referral processes, communicate with referral

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Requires 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse. Prefers at least 6 months in psychiatric nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of walk-in and phone callers and ensure their referral to the service or resource that best addresses their needs.
• Deliver quality nursing care to psychiatric and chemically dependent adult, geriatric and adolescent patients.
• Perform all aspects of the hospital's assessment and referral process, including communication with referral sources, immediate patient disposition, arranging hospital transfer/discharge, and connecting to community resources.

Job description

Anchor Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Intake Assessment and Referrals. This night shift runs 7pm-7am and involves evaluating walk-in and phone referrals to determine the most appropriate service or resource for patients.

The role encompasses providing nursing care to psychiatric and chemically dependent patients across adult, geriatric, and adolescent populations. The RN will coordinate the hospital's assessment and referral processes, communicate with referral