RN ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health, an acute care inpatient psychiatric facility in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an RN Psychiatric Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) for full-time evenings (approximately 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM). The role involves conducting intake assessments, reviewing labs for admission suitability, and coordinating with physicians and unit leaders.

Required is a current Alabama RN license with additional LICSW/LMSW/LPC or similar licensure a plus, plus availability for orientation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Alabama required.
• Must be available to attend an 8-business day orientation (8a-4p).
• Experience in intake, psychiatric setting and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review labs to ensure medical appropriateness for admissions.
• Complete admission process including intake assessments.
• Coordinate with Physician and Unit Charge Nurse during disposition.

Skills

RN license Alabama

Orientation program

Psychiatric intake experience

Job description

Responsibilities

RN Psychiatric Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Admissions/Intake

• FULLTIME; SHIFT ~ 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Current license as a RN in the State of Alabama required. Additional licensure as a LICSW, LMSW, LPC, ALC, etc. a plus.
• MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

The Psychiatic Assessment Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care to patients utilizing the admission process. The Assessment Nurse is primarily responsible for reviewing labs to ensure medical appropriateness for potential admissions. The RNAC disposition with the Physician and Unit Charge Nurse. The RNAC is also responsible for completing the admission process including Intake assessments, communicating with financial counselors regarding financial issues, and assisting with the nursing assessment review.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Assessment Coordinator position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 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
• www.hillcrestbhs.com

What do our current Assessment Coordinators value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as aAssessment Coordinator is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Assessment Coordinator with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Assessment Nurse

• Current license as a RN in the State of Alabama required. Additional licensure as a LICSW, LMSW, LPC, ALC, etc. a plus.
• Ability to provide orientation and continuing education with co-workers
• (3) years experience in Intake, psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention, preferred
• The ability to establish rapport quickly via telephone or in person
• Must be computer literate and have excellent clerical skills
• Experience in insurance benefits verification and admission, pre-certification, preferred
• Familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology/psychotropic medications, preferred
• Handle with Care and CPR certified, preferred

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.