Registered Nurse - Psychiatry Intake Coordinator

Registered Nurse - Psychiatry Intake Coordinator

Full Time Night Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital

Location: 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Full Time Nights - (72 hours bi-weekly)
• 7pm - 7:30am
• Every third weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation

Job Overview:

This position conducts initial psychiatric screenings in the Emergency Department through in-person and Telehealth assessments and collaborates with ED physicians to determine the appropriate level of care. The clinician coordinates transfers between TriHealth and external facilities, supports community referrals, and helps maintain efficient patient flow. Using national clinical criteria, they independently evaluate psychiatric symptoms, determine care needs, and make decisions that impact high-cost services. Strong communication, time-management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment are essential.

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment optionsthis role offers added compensation opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Registered Nurse licensure required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant/recent psychiatry experience is required
• Must have a strong foundation at assessing for psychiatric symptoms and making level of care recommendations based on presenting issues
• Experience in Clinical Psychiatric Nursing or Psychiatric Social Worker required
• Substance Abuse experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs psychiatric screenings for Emergency Department patients, utilizing strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Facilitates in-house psychiatric consultations and ensures timely coordination between clinical teams.
• Completes all required documentation, including referrals, consultation notes, and insurance communications.
• Conducts quality assessments by identifying and documenting quality indicators, and differentiating between morbidity and mortality outcomes; reports findings to the manager and medical director as required.
• Collaborates closely with Emergency Department nurses and physicians to determine appropriate level of care and treatment disposition.
• Serves as a liaison between the hospital and external community partners to coordinate appropriate transfers to and from TriHealth facilities.
• Applies utilization review (UR) principles, including verifying admission orders, determining levels of care, documenting patient status, and communicating changes with attending physicians.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills when negotiating approvals for services or advocating for reversal of insurance denials.
• Utilizes expert clinical knowledge to determine appropriate levels of care based on patient presentation and matches patients with suitable inpatient services or community resources.

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Psychiatry, Psych, Behavioral Health, RN, Staff RN, Admissions, Hospital