INTAKE COORDINATOR - RN

Intake Coordinator(RN)

Nights (7pm-7am)

The Intake RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to
assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is the initial
contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the
admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake
RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of
insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

Benefit Highlights:

Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What do our current nurses value at Psychiatric Institute of Washington & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:

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, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The Intake Coordinator is accountable for coordinating the Assessment and Referral activities at the facility. This position involves extensive contact with the community and interfaces closely with the Director, utilization review staff, Hickory Trail Hospital business office staff and clinical staff to insure continuity of communication. This position is also responsible for inquiry calls, insurance verification, payment collections at the time of admission and scheduling of evaluations and admissions.

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's
Degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions
and managed care preferred.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30
days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.

Must be able to pass a competency exam for the
area upon hire.

May be required to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime.

Additional Skills: Ability to communicate over the telephone and in face-to-face situations. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information.

COVID Requirements
PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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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