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Edward-Elmhurst Health Admission & Intake Nurse LOH in Naperville, Illinois
Edward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals — Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health — and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at more than 60 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. Our success has always been — and always will be — driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership.
Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities.
The Admission & Intake Nurse at Linden Oaks provides a professional nursing assessment, prioritizing treatment according to the urgency of need. Completes level of care assessments with patients and/or family members and initiates pre-certification process. Processes direct and transfer requests from other facilities, reviewing both their medical and behavioral health assessments, reviewing appropriateness of transfer with Physicians and Administrative staff. Serves as link to the inpatient unit, completing nursing admission process with the patient. Serves actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
Required Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Required License/Certification:
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of start date in position
Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
A minimum of two years of nursing experience
A minimum of one year of behavioral health experience
BSN Degree or actively pursuing BSN Degree
Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:
Medical, dental, and vision
401K
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Fitness center membership
Plus many other Employee Perks