ADMISSIONS RN (FULL-TIME)

Responsibilities

Full Time Admissions/Intake Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @ www.Brentwoodjackson.com.

This opening is for a dynamic Admissions/Intake Registered Nurse (Full-Time) (shift: Monday - Friday: 2pm-10pm).

The Admissions/Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is in contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, as well as intake and unit staff. The Intake RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receives all inquiry calls and responds to requests for information and assessments rapidly and ensures relevant report is obtained and passed on to receiving unit/physician.
• Expert in documentation, communication, teamwork and customer service. Advocates for internal and external customers including the client, family, physician, medical facility, behavioral healthcare facility and managed care organizations.
• Liaisons with physicians, psychiatrist, other facilities and managed care organizations to promote optimal use of the continuum of care for each individual transferred.
• Enters relevant information into EMR for patients arriving on shift requiring admission. This includes, but is not limited to order entry for Telephone orders given by admitting physician and medication entry.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years in psychiatric/mental health treatment programs and/or substance abuse, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred. Knowledge of psychiatric behavioral health diagnostic criteria, quality assessment skills, inluding listening and writing legibly, ability to provide customer service in a caring way, even in high stress environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of COBRA/EMTALA laws.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training prior to orientation or during orientation week.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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