PD RN Intake Coordinator - Electroconvulsive Therapy Unit
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The ECT Department Intake Coordinator provides professional nursing care to patients and families. The Intake Coordinator conducts telephone assessments regarding hospital admissions, communicates information regarding admissions to prospective patients and families and the RNPH ECT Department, provides information to insurance companies regarding the clinical rationale for admission and coordinates admissions and transfers into the inpatient programs from outside sources and various referrals. The intake coordinator provides information about programs available at RNPH to patients and families. The intake coordinator serves as a liaison between the patients and families awaiting ECT treatment, keeping patients and families (when appropriate) updated regarding timeframes. The Intake Coordinator works collaboratively with Admissions Office financial counselors to obtain insurance clearance and collaborates with Admissions Coordinator RNs.
Floating to other psychiatric units may be required dependent upon staffing need.
Salary: $96.74 Hourly
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current California RN license required
- BSN or MSN required
- At least 6 months of previous of acute care RN experience, required
- Previous experience in an Electroconvulsive Therapy Unit, highly preferred
- BLS & ACLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.