Intake RN -Days 7a-7p

UHS•Austin, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults. Located on a beautiful oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. Admissions Registered Nurse (RN), key responsibilities include but not limited to: Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions. Will provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status. Responsible for making sure all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented accurately in the computer system and that notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms. Responsible to ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient's condition/history. Responsible to ensure referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required. To assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. To provide leadership and direction to mental health technicians. To contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team. To administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by Physician.

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).
CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation.
Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.

Nice To Haves

One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions.
Provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
Ensure all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented accurately in the computer system.
Document notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions on proper forms.
Ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed.
Ensure nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient's condition/history.
Ensure referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required.
Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
Provide leadership and direction to mental health technicians.
Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by Physician.