RN - Intake Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Full Time

Position Overview

• Department: Behavioral Health - Adult Psych - Acute
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00p-11:00p
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East - Trussville
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more 

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 obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 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 and required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.