RN: Psychiatric Intake & Care Coordination Lead

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Psychiatric Intake Coordinator (RN) to coordinate and facilitate the admission process for patients seeking psychiatric and behavioral health services. This role performs clinical assessments, gathers patient information, collaborates with providers, and ensures appropriate level-of-care placement while maintaining regulatory standards.

You will be the primary contact for patients, families, referral sources and care teams, and may

Qualifications

• Must have current valid RN license issued by the State.
• BSN/Master's degree in health-related field preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience with Inpatient Psychiatric Care and two (2) years' experience in coordinating level of care assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of walk-in and phone callers and ensures referral to the service or resource that best addresses those needs.
• Coordinates and prioritizes inpatient bed reservations and placement; ensure seamless admission of the patient to the appropriate level of care.
• Advises, informs and assists the physician and the physician's office before and during hospitalization; informs them of hospital policies and procedures related to their patient's stay.

Skills

RN experience

clinical assessments

care coordination

Education

BSN/Master's degree in health-related field

Job description

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Psychiatric Intake Coordinator (RN) to coordinate and facilitate the admission process for patients seeking psychiatric and behavioral health services. This role performs clinical assessments, gathers patient information, collaborates with providers, and ensures appropriate level-of-care placement while maintaining regulatory standards.

You will be the primary contact for patients, families, referral sources and care teams, and may