Weekend Intake RN: Behavioral Health Admissions

Three Rivers Behavioral Health; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diverse programming

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, a part of Universal Health Services, invites a Weekend Intake Registered Nurse to join our psychiatric care team in West Columbia, SC. You will assess, interview, and schedule admissions for referrals and clients, guiding them to the appropriate services with care and professionalism.

Weekend shifts Friday 1pm-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-9:30pm, Sunday 9am-9:30pm; you will document findings, coordinate triage and precertifications, and support seamless admissions within

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors in Nursing and current SC RN License.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population.
• Knowledge of hospital admission functions, psychological assessment and risk assessment preferred.
• Understanding of EMTALA, HIPAA, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for referral sources and potential patients for assessments and admissions.
• Assess and complete required assessment tools for all clients.
• Assist clients in being admitted or referred to appropriate services.
• Document findings, recommendations and outcomes; triage, precertification and data entry.
• Support clinical documentation and use of computer systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing

SC RN License

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry

Job description

Responsibilities

Full Time Weekend Intake Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

The Weekend Intake Counselor RN serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Three Rivers Behavioral Health. Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs. Documenting findings, recommendations and outcome. Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation.

The Weekend Shift is Friday 1pm - 9:30pm; Saturday 9am - 9:30pm and Sunday 9am - 9:30pm.

Hourly Shift Differentials:

Weekday 2nd shift$6.25
Weekday 3rd shift $7.00
Weekend 1st shift$8.00
Weekend 2nd shift$9.00
Weekend 3rd shift $10.00

BENEFITS:

Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Diverse programming to expand your experience
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Pet Insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Program
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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.

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Qualifications

Job Requirements

Associate or Bachelors in Nursing and current SC RN License.
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Prefer knowledge of hospital admission functions, psychological assessment and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.
Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.
Ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion.
Strong verbal & written communication skills; Detail oriented & strong computer skills
Must be able to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

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