Intake Rn-acute

Eagle View Behavioral Health

Bettendorf, Iowa, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Conduct clinical and medical assessments
Verify medical necessity for admissions
Coordinate with physicians for orders
The Intake RN position at Eagle View Behavioral Health in Bettendorf, Iowa, involves performing assessments for patient admissions, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication regarding treatment recommendations. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, preferably a BSN, with experience in mental health or substance use disorder admissions being preferred

Job Summary

  • The Intake RN performs comprehensive assessments to evaluate the clinical and medical appropriateness of patient admissions for behavioral health services.
  • This role requires close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and external parties to ensure timely admissions and appropriate levels of care.
  • Eagle View Behavioral Health offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan for qualified candidates dedicated to serving Veterans and the military community.

Matching Summary

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The Intake RN position at Eagle View Behavioral Health in Bettendorf, Iowa, involves performing assessments for patient admissions, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication regarding treatment recommendations. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, preferably a BSN, with experience in mental health or substance use disorder admissions being preferred.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct clinical and medical assessments
  • Verify medical necessity for admissions
  • Coordinate with physicians for orders
  • Manage psychiatric medication administration
  • Perform insurance benefit verifications

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in substance use disorder admissions
  • Strong interpersonal interviewing skills
  • Knowledge of DSM-V diagnosis protocols
  • Familiarity with managed care pre-certification

Key Requirements

  • Valid current RN license from Iowa or compact state
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required
  • One or more years experience in mental health admissions preferred
  • BSN degree preferred

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