RN Admissions Coordinator​/Utilization Review - Psychiatric Unit

Overview

RN Admissions Coordinator/Utilization Review - Psychiatric Unit for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position ary range: $47.34 – $71.00. Hiring rate dependent on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement terms, seniority, etc.

• Coordinates admissions; communicates and prioritizes, and provides for patient privacy; exercises discretion and assures confidentiality at all times.
• Assesses patient referrals to determine that patient meets all admission criteria.
• Collaborates with physicians, referral sources, and other staff to monitor issues and status; establishes timing of admissions.
• Coordinates the admission process with patients, families, referring facilities, physicians, emergency departments’ crisis workers, public safety officers, outside agencies and Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit staff.
• Provides documentation of medical necessity and obtains authorization for treatment regarding acute inpatient psychiatric benefits.
• Identifies patients in need of financial assistance and refers to the appropriate programs.
• Performs data collection and statistical compilation and analysis of data bases relative to quality assurance and effectiveness of programs.
• Provides professional psychiatric nursing presence and oversight based on unit needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Mental Health
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Health Services
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Nursing or
• Bachelor's Degree:
  Health Sciences
• Must have strong psychiatric nursing background and previous admission coordination experience
• Registered Nurse in state of practice
• Preferred:
  Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

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Assumes job functions of a Transfer Coordinator as needed. Care Connect access. Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. Benefits include 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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