RN- Intake PRN
About The Position
Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health. The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. Website: www.austinoakshospital.com Position Summary Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN, 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 certain 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. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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 and that notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms.
- Ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
