UHS·Cape Girardeau, Missouri
The Intake RN performs telephonic and in-person risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for potential patients. They coordinate the admission process and maintain communication between referral sources, families, and clinical staff.
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Southeast
Behavioral
Hospital: Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. https://southeastbehavioral.com/
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.
Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State 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.
Work
Hours: PRN status-Weekends and Holidays as needed.
BENEFIT
HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries! 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Requires a nursing degree from an accredited program and a valid Missouri State Board of Nursing license. Preference is given to candidates with 2-3 years of experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment programs.
Market context
In Missouri, admissions RN openings in psychiatric and substance use settings often reflect steady demand for nurses who can assess patients quickly and coordinate safe intake. This role is competitive because employers usually look for an accredited nursing degree, an active Missouri RN license, and prior psychiatric or substance abuse experience; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license status and prepare examples of admission assessments, de-escalation, and team communication.