Per Diem Admissions Nurse & Senior Assessment Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem – Admissions Nurse / Senior Assessment Coordinator to support patient intakes in our admissions department.

The role focuses on coordinating referrals, facilitating assessments, and providing comprehensive care recommendations within a behavioral health continuum. The position requires an RN with NJ licensure, a relevant advanced degree, and psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey required or eligible.
• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology or related field.
• Bachelor’s in psychology/sociology with current NJ license or crisis license.
• Bachelor’s without licensing will be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience.
• Experience with crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with referral agencies for admissions to inpatient/outpatient care.
• Facilitate assessment and admission process for psychiatric evaluation.
• Provide comprehensive level of care recommendations.
• Handle inquiry calls from referrals, patients, and families.
• Coordinate with insurance for treatment authorizations.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with department Director and Supervisor for compliance.
• For Nurses: perform medical evaluations for referrals and obtain admit orders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Nursing assessment

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (NJ)

Master’s in counseling/psychology/related field

Bachelor’s in psychology/sociology (with/without license)

Bachelor’s in psychology/sociology (no license)

Tools

Cerner

EHR systems

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem – Admissions Nurse / Senior Assessment Coordinator to support patient intakes in our admissions department.

The role focuses on coordinating referrals, facilitating assessments, and providing comprehensive care recommendations within a behavioral health continuum. The position requires an RN with NJ licensure, a relevant advanced degree, and psychiatric experience.