RN - Intake

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses for select positions

Unlimited employee referral bonus program

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

Tuition/certification reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Intake RN for night shifts. This role involves admitting patients to the behavioral health unit, conducting mental health assessments, and coordinating care with psychiatrists and other providers.

The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree from an accredited university and a minimum of one year of experience in a mental health setting. We offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a mental health setting performing assessments.
• Registered nurses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to the behavioral health unit.
• Conduct mental health assessments.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists and other providers.
• Facilitate admissions and referrals.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Patient care coordination

Electronic medical record documentation

Communication skills

Education

Nurse degree from an accredited university

Job description

Psychiatric Intake RN - Full-time Nights

Standard working hours are 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (full‑time).

Responsibilities

Admit patients to the behavioral health unit, conduct mental health assessments, coordinate care with psychiatrists and other providers, and facilitate admissions and referrals.

Job Duties

• Address needs of telephonic callers seeking assistance
• Perform level‑of‑care mental‑health assessments
• Document in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate patient care with internal and external providers
• Maintain department records/statistics
• Complete pre‑certifications and utilization reviews as needed
• Participate in patient safety activities
• Receive and document physician orders related to admissions and intake
• Provide appropriate medical treatment within scope of RN practice
• Document and coordinate external transfers via MOT for patients experiencing a medical emergency
• Report to the CNO (indirectly)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Tuition/certification reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of excellence – employee recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical nursing ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications

Nurse degree from an accredited university; registered nurses encouraged to apply. Minimum one year of experience in a mental health setting performing assessments.

EEO Statement

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