Admissions Psychiatric RN PRN - Crisis Response

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adolescents and adults. The Admissions RN (PRN) coordinates referrals/admissions, assesses patient status, and ensures accurate documentation for all referrals and admissions.

The role involves crisis assessment and leadership for staff, contributing to treatment planning and administering prescribed medications, within a collaborative, clinical team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (or compact state).
• CPR and de-escalation certifications preferred or obtainable during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls to coordinate referrals/admissions.
• Assess patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Document referrals, admissions, and patient history accurately in the computer system.
• Ensure referral materials are prepared and distributed in unit charts.
• Assess, direct, and intervene in crisis situations.
• Provide leadership to mental health technicians.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Crisis intervention

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adolescents and adults. The Admissions RN (PRN) coordinates referrals/admissions, assesses patient status, and ensures accurate documentation for all referrals and admissions.

The role involves crisis assessment and leadership for staff, contributing to treatment planning and administering prescribed medications, within a collaborative, clinical team environment.