INTAKE RN- Nights Job North Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Nursing

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Assessment and Referral, the Intake RN ensures smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital. The Intake RN receives incoming admission inquiry calls, assesses patients for admission, and makes appropriate referrals. They streamline the patient experience by completing necessary assessments and medical documentation to move the patient through the admission process to the unit. The RN is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the hospital’s mission.

Shift

Schedule

1 position for full‑time night shifts, 9 p.m.–7 a.m., Monday–Friday.
1 position for weekends, 6:30 p.m.–7 a.m. (three shifts).

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match.
Career development opportunities with the facility and UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Educational tuition reimbursement.
Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Qualifications

Education, experience and certifications:

Current RN nursing license.
Preferred: two years clinical experience in a psychiatric setting.
Handle with Care and CPR required (offered onsite).

Total education, vocational training and experience:

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
Preferred: minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to assess the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients.

Ability to determine suitability of admission based on clinical and financial criteria.

Ability to make independent and responsible decisions.

Good knowledge of admitting and insurance verification.

Ability to work under stressful circumstances with frequent interruptions.

Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with patients, families, referral sources, community agencies, and staff.

Knowledge of telephone etiquette.

Professional interaction with patients, physicians, families, and hospital personnel.

Work of medium demand, requiring heavy telephone and personal contact with patients, referral sources, community agencies, and insurance companies.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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