Weekend Intake RN - Behavioral Health Admissions

Universal Health Services; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Weekend Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the first contact for referrals and admissions for adolescents and adults. You will assess clients using our intake tool, assist with admission or referral decisions, document findings and recommendations, and perform triage, precertifications, and data entry.

The Weekend Shift runs Friday 1pm–9:30pm, Saturday 9am–9:30pm, and Sunday 9am–9:30pm, with weekend shift differentials to

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, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of EMTALA, HIPAA, and third-party payer processes preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; detail-oriented; strong computer skills.
• Ability to handle interruptions, be flexible, and stay patient in volatile situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for referrals and potential patients to schedule assessments/admissions.
• Assess and document findings using the required assessment tool.
• Assist clients with admission or referral to appropriate services.
• Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry, and data analysis & clinical documentation.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Flexibility

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Three Rivers Behavioral Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Weekend Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the first contact for referrals and admissions for adolescents and adults. You will assess clients using our intake tool, assist with admission or referral decisions, document findings and recommendations, and perform triage, precertifications, and data entry.

The Weekend Shift runs Friday 1pm–9:30pm, Saturday 9am–9:30pm, and Sunday 9am–9:30pm, with weekend shift differentials to