Intake Coordinator (RN) NeuroBehavioral Hospitals of the Palm Beaches - Admission

Company: Wellpath
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Intake Coordinator (RN) NeuroBehavioral Hospitals of the Palm BeachesYou Matter

* Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved--- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture--- Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:--- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients--- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging--- Autonomy in a warm team environment--- Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: --- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! --- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships--- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching--- Company paid life insurance--- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)--- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts--- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Here at NeuroBehavioral Hospitals, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff, and our partners. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Intake Coordinator (RN) oversees the admissions department for a specified shift at the facility and ensures compliance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures. They provide direct patient care and collaborate with patients, colleagues, visitors, and external contacts in a positive and professional manner. Additionally, they direct and coordinate other staff members within the intake department on the daily activities and needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities

* The Intake Coordinator (RN) assumes responsibility for the intake department, providing leadership and support to staff, overseeing quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with operational standards and EMTALA regulations.
* Collaborates with other medical facilities/agencies, evaluates patients' mental health status, communicates with providers, and facilitates necessary interventions.
* Identifies insurance benefits, obtains pre-certification for admission, and completes all admission requirements, including necessary documentation.
* Responds to emergencies, provides support and guidance to staff, participates in the performance improvement process, and attends continuing education programs.
* Works collaboratively with other departments and may work in other areas of the nursing department when assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

* Graduate from an accredited program in nursing.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

* A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred, with at least two (1) years direct experience as an intake nurse.

Licenses/Certifications

* License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

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