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Job DescriptionPerimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents, adults, as well as senior adults. We are located on 22 acres within the DFW metroplex in Garland, Texas. We offer relaxed, serene, and empowered surroundings to our patients. We strive to build a fully integrated, effective behavioral health care system. The Intake Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the process of receiving, scheduling and triaging in-bound calls and referrals throughout the admissions department for patients in need of the services provided. In addition, the Intake Registered Nurse will support members of leadership through the implementation of systematic processes for all departmental goals and objectives. The review of assessments, and verification of insurance information processed in real time creates a sense of urgency for hospital admission placement. If you are interested in being a part of a professional team that has a direct impact on the care and service we provide to our community, we encourage you to apply to Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas today! Essential Role and Responsibilities: • Receive referral calls, obtain minimal demographic information, and refer the call to the appropriate source or schedule an assessment., • Process all requests for information and external referrals., • Completes pre-certifications as needed., • Assist in arranging for admission of patients, including alerting the business office staff to begin the verification of benefits, initiating calls to physicians and other related tasks as directed by the Case Manager., • Determine what Releases of Information are needed, and process them accordingly, per policy., • Assist in obtaining needed records and information., • Arrange disposition and community resources. Communicate with the designated Treatment Coordinator as indicated., • Maintain all statistics; provide support to the Outcome Study, and other data, as assigned., • Maintains good communication with the Utilization Review, Business Office, and other staff as indicated., • Maintains log of received calls and disposition of the calls, and other informational tools as assigned., • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, practicing good standards of customer service., • Responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treatment a variety of patient populations., • Responsible for working with adults and senior populations. Must be familiar with common diagnoses with these population groups and familiar with specific assessment interviewing skills for each population group., • 85% of work time is spent providing direct patient care including assessment, diagnosing and direct treatment intervention. The remaining work time is spent completing non-direct duties, i.e. clinical supervision and clinical documentation. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS, • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with hospital staff, physicians and administration., • Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in an independent role., • Have the ability to sit and stand occasionally and walk frequently, reach above, at or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn, twist and throw from occasionally to frequently., • Have the ability to communicate clearly and see well enough to read charts, treatment plans and typewritten materials, hear well enough to detect noises on the unit and have the ability to discern odors frequently., • Be able to remain calm while working efficiently under stressful conditions., • Must possess good communication skills, to include writing techniques for reports and appeals and verbal presentations for telephone interactions and training seminars., • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position to include both sitting for long periods of time and walking the grounds and units of the facility., • Candidates must have a valid RN license with the State of Texas, • Experience in behavioral health assessment and/or treatment. Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #GAR3 Powered by JazzHR DWTGQV17ZQ

Job Description If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and experience, take a look at Perimeter Healthcare! We're a behavioral healthcare company with our corporate office location in Alpharetta, GA operating acute psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and outpatient counseling centers. We currently operate ten facilities across the U.S and are expanding in 2021 and beyond. We currently have an opening for a House Supervisor for our behavioral health hospital in Garland, TX. This facility will focus on providing behavioral health services to the population of North Texas. The House Supervisor is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing which includes assisting the CNO in directing all services provided by the Nursing Services Department including evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/CNA/MHT staff required training. As a member of our department head team this position ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the facility's goals and objectives, and actively participates in a leadership role by consulting with facility management in designing and providing total patient care and services and provides an adequate staffing pattern to meet patient needs, based on patient census and as determined by the patient acuity system. Standards of Performance: • Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice during assigned shift., • Ensure hospital policies and procedures are being followed and act as a resource to the staff., • Responsibilities for compliance with the Joint Commission, CMS, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards., • Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures are consistently implemented., • Review occurrences during shift, conduct investigations, reassess any involved parties, follow up on documentation and notification of all necessary individuals, close out all occurrences, and develop corrective action plans as needed., • Participates in performance improvement team., • Monitor medical records for appropriate documentation of care and effectiveness and nursing functions as assigned., • Perform as an on-site administrator when on duty in the assigned position., • Act as a resource for patient advocacy and document accordingly., • Round on the unit majority of the time., • May serve in the admissions department:, • Perform nurse to nurse, facility doc to doc, and obtain admission orders for intake as needed., • Document patient information and care as needed., • Assist with staff scheduling under the direction of CNO., • Complete 1:1 hours and documentation for CFO and Risk Manager., • Assist CNO with directing the provision of 24-hour nursing services for the facility and available to come in as necessary in case of staffing emergencies/shortage and/or any other reason within reasonable time frame., • Other duties as assigned., • Ensure that the staff schedule and configuration will meet the needs and demands of the patient population and census and adjust it accordingly., • Create a structure that best meets the needs of the organization, particularly department organization related to supervision and assignment of staff., • Routinely review job assignments and utilization of staff.Personnel Management:, • Assist with recruitment and interviewing potential staff., • Assist in ensuring all staff is evaluated according to personnel policies., • Provide supervision and direction to all staff., • Continually evaluates the activities, morale and interpersonal relationships of the staff and promote methods to improve these areas., • Assist to ensure all new employees are oriented to the program., • Provide education, orientation and in-services when deficits in clinical knowledge are identified., • Document patient information and care as needed.Intervention:, • Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions., • Oversee the appropriate use of interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies., • Complete one hour face to face after seclusion or restraints and verify accurate documentation and follow up care.Education, Training, and Experience Required:, • Graduate of an accredited nursing program and/or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred., • Valid licensure and registration by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, • At least three (3) years of clinical leadership experience in a behavioral-psychiatric hospital setting is required., • At least three (3) years of extensive clinical leadership management is required., • Current CPR/BLS certification required., • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA requirements, and state, federal, regulatory requirements preferred. · Service excellence and fulfilling work environment · 401(k) plan and company match · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Supplemental Insurance Plans Available Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #GAR1 Powered by JazzHR AZpM60EsKb