Registered Nurse Intake -PRN OVERNIGHT
About The Position
Looking for a meaningful PRN opportunity where every shift makes a difference? Join Destiny Springs Healthcare, a dynamic behavioral health hospital committed to compassion, safety, and high‑quality patient care. As a PRN Intake Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting patients during some of their most vulnerable moments—helping assess needs, initiate care plans, and coordinate seamless transitions into treatment. In this flexible, fast‑paced role, you will work directly with our multidisciplinary team and serve as the critical bridge between patients, families, nursing staff, and providers. You’ll enjoy the ability to pick up shifts that fit your life while receiving a FREE meal every time you work. If you thrive in an environment where every day is different, teamwork is essential, and your clinical judgment truly matters, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Shift: 7pm-7am Days: Vary Position Summary: This position will work under the direction of a registered nurse while assisting patients account to care plans and department policy. This role ensures a comprehensive team approach in the care of patients and serves as liaison between nursing staff and patient in the performance of care plans.
Requirements
- Must possess a current Arizona RN license.
- BLS certification is required.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma nurse is required.
- Two years behavioral health experience required.
- Technical aptitude.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ethical Conduct.
- Ability to perform tasks independently.
Nice To Haves
- BSN is preferred.
- Prior Intake experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
- Reviews patient history with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
- Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
- Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
- Formulates a plan of care utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
- Initiates a plan of care based on patient need.
- Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
- Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Evaluates the patient's response to care and revises the plan of care as needed.
- Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
- Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
- Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy.
- Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment.
- Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
- Perform other functions as assigned by the Director of Intake or the Director of Nursing.
- Coordinates physician to physician acceptance calls, participates in and documents acceptance calls
- Assists with determining patient benefits/eligibility
- Assists the team in proactively managing requests for admission and facilitates throughput of patients
- Accurately collects data required for intake of patients from a variety of locations
Benefits
- FREE meal every time you work
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Education Level
Associate degree
