The Registered Nurse Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform initial medical screening Perform admission assessments Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations Medical Screenings - Perform nurse to nurse screening by phone on patients being transferred from other facilities Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary Basic Medical Triage: skin check, wounds, etc.