Assessment and Referral Registered Nurse (RN)

ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

About Rivendell

Rivendell is a 149 inpatient psychiatric hospital located in the heart of Bowling Green, KY on a 49 acre campus. At Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, children who are in crisis receive psychiatric care. Teens suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or suicide can learn new ways to cope. Teens and adults suffering from chemical dependency and substance abuse can get help. Senior adults in need of psychiatric treatment for early onset of dementia, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide and behavioral problems are treated in a positive, secure and compassionate environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for tracking of all inquiry calls, completion of initial assessment to determine level of care, insurance pre-certification, and following the patient to the appropriate disposition in consultation with the Medical Director or his designee.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accepting inquiry calls and scheduling assessments.

2. Performing initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.

3. Coordination and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.

4. Scheduling and coordinating admissions with psychiatrists and nursing staff, and completion of all admission paperwork.

5. Coordination and follow-up of all after hour calls and admits.

6. Completing precertification information and forwarding to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with Business Office and Case Management. 

7. Communication with referral sources to inform them of client disposition.

8. Any other duties assigned by supervisory or administrative personnel.

9. Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice.

10. Will attend hospital safety trainings.

11. Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.

12. Will report all accidents immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field or Master’s Degree in Social Work with certification. Can also be a registered nurse with Kentucky License.

Training and Experience: Five years experience and knowledge in the area of mental health.

Knowledge required : Knowledge of assessment and crisis intervention, telephone and communication skills.

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.

Notice

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