ADMISSIONS RN

Overview

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Note:

This description includes standard EEO and notice language for candidates.

Review medical and clinical referral information for appropriateness of admission. Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with the patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers. When requested, collect, and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs. Complete Medication Reconciliation and brief nursing assessment for admitted patients. Receives RN report from referring/receiving facility RN.

Administer medication as ordered and monitor for side effects, as needed. Participate in Emergency Services emergency codes necessary to the department’s safe operation. Assist with communicating patient needs and history via report to RN on receiving inpatient units.

SCHEDULE: Due to the 24/7 environment of the Admissions Department, full-time schedules are subject to change occasionally to meet the needs of patient admissions and referrals.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience:

• One year inpatient med/surg RN experience preferred

One year Psychiatric RN (inpatient or outpatient) experience preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Current North Carolina State Registered Nurse License or Multistate License
• Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider Level
• CPI Certification (provided)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

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