Registered Nurse (RN) Intake/Assessment Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Trios Health in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse Intake/Assessment Coordinator (PRN) to conduct clinical assessments, coordinate admissions, and serve as a liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and care teams. This role helps ensure timely access to behavioral health services and a positive patient experience.

You will verify insurance, manage documentation, advocate for patients, and educate partners about admission criteria.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS and Handle With Care (HWC) certification within 45 days of hire.
• Strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and referral screenings.
• Gather clinical and demographic information and determine admission appropriateness.
• Coordinate admissions, including insurance verification, authorizations, physician orders, and required documentation.
• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and referral sources throughout the admission process.
• Maintain referral tracking and support census and bed management efforts.
• Serve as a patient advocate and provide ongoing support to patients and families.
• Build relationships with community partners and educate referral sources on admission criteria and services.

Skills

Assessment & coordination

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (PRN) Intake /Assessment Coordinator

Job Type: PRN | Days

Wage scale: $42.14 - $78.11 per hour

This is a Union position.

Your experience matters

At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an an RN Intake /Assessment Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary

The RN Intake /Assessment Coordinator conducts clinical assessments, coordinates admissions, and serves as a liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and care teams. This role supports timely access to behavioral health services while ensuring a positive patient and referral experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and referral screenings.


• Gather clinical and demographic information and determine admission appropriateness.


• Coordinate admissions, including insurance verification, authorizations, physician orders, and required documentation.


• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and referral sources throughout the admission process.


• Maintain referral tracking and support census and bed management efforts.


• Serve as a patient advocate and provide ongoing support to patients and families.


• Build relationships with community partners and educate referral sources on admission criteria and services.


• Assist with psychosocial interventions and patient groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred


• Current RN license in the state of practice.


• BLS and Handle With Care (HWC) certification within 45 days of hire.


• Strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.

About our Health System

Trios is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act , please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov .

EEOC Statement

\"Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.\"