INTAKE RN PRN

RN Psychiatric Nurse

Responsibilities One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

Position Summary

The RN is responsible for performing intake assessments, crisis intervention and providing information over the hospital's services to patients. RN is also responsible for providing patients who do not meet criteria for admission with referrals to community resources to ensure continuity of care. RN will assist with call center functions and other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

Qualifications

THIS IS A PRN POSITION. AVAILABILITY NEEDED ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, OR SATURDAY.

Education: Master's Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse

Experience: Preferably two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact and crisis intervention.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or RN

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Must have and maintain current CPR Certification. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Melissa Garcia, Human Resources Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io and by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.