PRN - Registered Nurse (Intake)

Registered Nurse - Admissions/IntakeWe are hiring for registered nurses in our admissions/intake department. Make a difference where it matters most at Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person's care—and we're looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.What you'll do - intake/admissions rn the admissions/intake rn helps patients and families take the first step toward care at Hickory Trail Hospital. This role conducts and documents nursing assessments, evaluates medical and behavioral health needs, and works with providers and the admissions team to determine the appropriate next steps. The rn also responds to referrals, communicates with patients, families, and referral sources, and helps make each admission safe, timely, and welcoming.Qualifications: education: graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred. experience: a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. licensure: current license to practice nursing by the texas state board of nursing. (or eligible to receive or renew). additional: a working knowledge of the dsm-ivr and the mental status exam. a working knowledge of the addiction and recovery field. cpr certification and successful completion of cpi (crisis prevention intervention) training. training may be obtained during new hire orientation.eeo statement all uhs subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. uhs subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.