Remote RN Intake Coordinator — Inpatient Psychiatry (Night)

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks an RN Intake Coordinator to serve as the clinical gatekeeper for admissions to the Inpatient Psychiatric Medical Unit. You will coordinate the patient intake and admission process, perform clinical assessments, review referrals, and facilitate timely placement of patients needing psychiatric hospitalization.

The role requires 3+ years of acute care nursing, MI nursing licensure, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BSN required and valid Michigan RN license.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• At least 3 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Utilization management or admission coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical gatekeeper for PMU admissions and coordinate intake.
• Review referrals, assess admission criteria and unit suitability.
• Communicate decisions to referral sources and providers.
• Collaborate with ED, surgical/medical units, crisis services and behavioral health teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Acute care RN

Utilization management

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license (MI)

BLS Certification

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks an RN Intake Coordinator to serve as the clinical gatekeeper for admissions to the Inpatient Psychiatric Medical Unit. You will coordinate the patient intake and admission process, perform clinical assessments, review referrals, and facilitate timely placement of patients needing psychiatric hospitalization.

The role requires 3+ years of acute care nursing, MI nursing licensure, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.