[Hiring] Behavioral Health Intake and Placement Nurse @UnityPoint Health

Role Description

The Transfer Center Intake Nurse is the first point of contact when a provider is seeking admission for their patient to UnityPoint Health. The nurse may coordinate conversations with providers to care for patients in their home community as well as coordinate the transfers when a patient is needing a higher level of care. This nursing function will answer calls, triage, communicate with and connect providers, and determine placement facility. The ability to manage competing priorities and technologies without compromising accuracy, efficiency, and safety is essential to the success of this position.

Responsibilities

• Intake Nurse:
  • Perform nursing triage of provided patient information to identify the providers, clinicians, and staff necessary to support medical conversations and transfers to UPH.
  • Use nursing skills to assess available information, knowing when to ask for more information, to ensure accurate patient placement.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and adherence of state and federal law surrounding EMTALA, HIPAA, DNV, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Adherence to policy and workflows regarding patient transfers, placement, and capacity.
• Placement Nurse:
  • Serve as a resource for questions from patient placement team members if needed.
  • Float between intake calls and placement as volumes/duties necessitate.
  • Complete duties within scope as assigned by manager.
  • Serve as a manager liaison on off shifts.
  • Support and assist in orientation and mentoring of team members.

Qualifications

• Diploma degree or Associate’s degree in Nursing required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• 2 or more years of experience in an acute or inpatient behavioral health setting.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license.
• Dual licensed positions must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family.