Registered Nurse - PRN Intake (Admissions)

Intake Registered Nurse

The Intake Registered Nurse is responsible for nursing care, medical screening, and triage for all psychiatric/chemical dependency patients presenting for assessment and evaluation. RN assists in coordinating the admission process for inpatient, partial, and intensive outpatient programs and to facilitate referrals for outpatient treatment services and other community resources. Hours are based on departmental, and facility needs and may include day, evening, and weekend hours, as directed by the CEO/Managing Director.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform initial medical screening.
• Perform admissions assessments/evaluations.
• Assess, direct, and intervene in crisis situations.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Perform nurse to nurse screening by phone on patients being transferred from other facilities.
• Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary.
• Handle in-take calls, set appointments and complete follow-up as necessary.
• Facilitate referrals to outpatient treatment services as necessary.
• Communicate patient needs to unit nurses, physicians, and families.
• Report unsafe conditions.
• Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Interact with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
• One year experience adult/adolescent psychiatric nursing assessments preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work twelve (12) hour overnight shifts, including some weekends.

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.

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