Intake Nurse Coordinator, Behavioral Health Unit
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Job Location:
Danville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Facility Name: Ephriam McDowell
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3p-11p
Your experience matters
More about our team
Ephraim McDowell is a 15-bed behavioral health unit located in Danville Kentucky.
How youll contribute
An intake nurse coordinatorwho excels in this role:
Assists the PD in directing nursing activities during evening working hours.
Assists the PD in recruitment and interviewing of staff.
Conducts new employee education.
Assist in review and revision of policies and procedures.
Participates in departmental and team meetings.
This individual is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients appropriateness to admit to the unit or refer to other community
resources.
Assist with providing group therapies and train other clinical staff to execute nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation.
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as maintains patient/family confidentiality and provides sensitive respectful and compassionate customer service at all times.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Demonstrates an understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for voluntary vs involuntary status EMTALA and processes for admissions when patients have a guardian in the state of Kentucky.
Knowledge of the diagnostic statistics manual V or DSMV or most recent version.
Understanding of mental illness and stages of development. Ability to present clinical findings to attending psychiatrist and provide handoff to charge RN.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Applicants should have:
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing (RN) required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
- Two years leadership experience preferred.
License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing valid drivers license preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Patient Care
- Clerical Experience
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- EMT Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Transcription
- Epic
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
