Intake RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time

We Are Hiring:

We invite you to join our national network of associates and caregivers who are dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all; that starts with listening.At Ascension St. Vincent’s East, we are hiring for a full time Intake Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health unit.

 

Department: Behavioral Health Nursing Administration 

Location: St. Vincent’s East (Trussville)

Schedule: Full Time | Evening | 3pm-11pm | rotating holiday, no weekends

 

 

Our Behavioral Health unit is an 80-bed unit. We see patients that have psychotic disorders and a long history of mental illness. As an Intake RN, you will be responsible for managing the Emergency Department and outside referrals for our adult psych department. This position works closely with case managers, hospitals, doctors, and our Behavioral health administration team. This role heavily reviews lab work and referrals. 

 

St. Vincent’s East is licensed for 362 beds and is located just 20 minutes from downtown. It sits between Irondale and Trussville, AL. It is a general medical and surgical facility that offers a variety of programs and services to fit individual, corporate, and community needs. It is the second largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area. It is situated on a hill overlooking the beautiful community of Trussville, AL. This hospital has a suburb feel which appeals to those outlying communities that prefer not to have to drive downtown.

 

Why join Ascension?  

• More Than a Job: Working for Ascension is more than just a job. It’s a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the community.
• Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission: our associates. We offer a comprehensive benefit package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous PTO. Associates can also take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement or adoption assistance.

 

As an Ascension nurse, you can expect to be heard and positioned as a professional and leader on the unit, in the hospital and across the organization. 

What You Will Do:

Coordinate patient intake activities and resources.

• Evaluate severity of illness for all elective, direct and urgent admissions to determine appropriate level of patient care.
• Review physician orders for clinical appropriateness / completeness and proper admission status.
• Coordinate education and development of internal staff and external departments to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process. 
• Conduct complex clinical review for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services requests for medical necessity.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

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Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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