Prn Intake Rn / Clinician

Creekside Behavioral Health

Kingsport, Tennessee, US
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Patient assessment and evaluation
Clinical and medical appropriateness screening
Physician communication for admission decisions
** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Intake RN/Clinician in Kingsport, Tennessee, to perform patient assessments and facilitate admissions for mental health and substance use disorder cases. The ideal candidate should possess a valid RN license and have experience in mental health admissions, along with strong interpersonal and assessment skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Intake RN performs assessments at or outside the facility, depending on the needs of the patient or hospital, screening and assessing admissions to evaluate clinical and medical appropriateness.
  • Works closely with business office, nursing, and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of patients and responds to inquiries regarding admissions.
  • Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Intake RN/Clinician in Kingsport, Tennessee, to perform patient assessments and facilitate admissions for mental health and substance use disorder cases. The ideal candidate should possess a valid RN license and have experience in mental health admissions, along with strong interpersonal and assessment skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient assessment and evaluation
  • Clinical and medical appropriateness screening
  • Physician communication for admission decisions
  • Timely patient admission processes
  • Insurance benefit verification

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal and interviewing skills
  • Telephone etiquette and paging procedures
  • Serving Veterans with specialized programming

Key Requirements

  • RN license
  • CPR and de-escalation certification
  • Graduation from accredited school of nursing
  • One or more years' mental health experience
  • Clinical interviewing experience
  • Managed care pre-certification experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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