Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Intake
Job Type: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 6:30am-3:00pm

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed facility in Lebanon, KY, offering a full range of services with state-of-the art technology including pain management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, wound care and laboratory. Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service. 

We are part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is famous for its natural beauty, and Marion County is no exception. Green River is a haven for the water sport and fishing enthusiast and is perfect for fishing, skiing and boating. The Downtown Lebanon Historic District, listed on the National Historic Register, features antique shops and an arts and crafts cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary:

The Intake RN uses the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care in a cost-efficient manner. Coordinates with physicians, Nurse Managers, Nursing personnel and other departments to ensure quality patient care and maintain excellence in guest relations. Provides excellent customer service and ease of referral for outside facilities. Demonstrates effective leadership skills to coordinate activities of unit. Functions as a resource person to nursing personnel. Maintains appropriate staffing on unit. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and possesses ability to assess, interact, communicate and care for age specific populations. 

• Makes initial contact with patients, families and/or referral sources. 
• Conducts thorough assessment of patient, including meeting with patient/family/doctor in ER and seeing patients on the med surg floor for consultations.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Completes the referral inquiry assessment to include clinical and demographic information.
• Verifies insurance and obtains prior authorizations for admission.
• Calls doctor for admission orders
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Maintains contact with patient's family during patient stay if appropriate.
• Attends care conference and/or treatment meetings to aid in continued stay necessity with insurance providers.
• Maintains database of all referrals in excel spreadsheet, to maintain prioritization and maximum capacity.
• Networks with facilities in the region and provides them with marketing information on admission criteria.
• Attends community meetings and acts as a resource for facilities/families on relevant behavioral health topics.

Call Requirement:

• Every 7th weekend and 1 day during the week with some weeks no call

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Katelin by emailing Katelin.Wise@lifepointhealth.net

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in nursing required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 45 days of hire
• PALS and ACLS required within 90 days of hire

License:

• Current RN license in the state of Kentucky

EEOC Statement

“Spring View Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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