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RN - Intake/Admissions Full-time Days

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Aiken, SC, United States


Psychiatric Intake RN – Full-time Days, 12 hours
Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62‑bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high‑quality care.

Admissions Clinician Responsibilities
The Admissions Clinician is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, communicating with psychiatrists in determining level of care needed, facilitating admissions and referrals to and from other agencies and treatment centers, conducting pre‑certifications and utilization reviews, and fostering positive relationships with all referral sources. The Clinician is required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills to assure accurate coordination of care.

Job Duties

Include addressing needs of telephonic callers seeking assistance

Performing level of care mental health assessments

Documenting in the electronic medical record

Coordinating patient care with internal and external providers

Maintaining department records/statistics

Complete pre‑certifications and utilization reviews as needed

Participate in patient safety activities

Receive and document physician orders as it pertains to admissions and/or patients in intake.

Provide appropriate medical treatment within the scope of practice for an RN.

Document and coordinate external transfers via MOT for patients experiencing a medical emergency in intake.

Indirect report by CNO.

Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months

Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Nurse Degree from accredited university.

Registered Nurses (RNs) encouraged to apply.

Minimum one year experience in mental health setting performing assessments.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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