Admissions RN: Intake & Crisis Care Specialist

Universal Health Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Nurse - RN to evaluate patients, coordinate admissions, and provide crisis intervention in a psychiatric setting. The role emphasizes empathetic patient contact, accurate risk assessment, and seamless referrals.

Located in Shreveport, LA, this RN position supports safe admissions, collaboration with referral sources, and comprehensive patient care through initial screenings and coordination within a 260-bed facility.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention in psychiatric settings preferred.
• Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical screening.
• Perform admission assessments.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Medical screenings - nurse-to-nurse screening by phone for transfers from other facilities.
• Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary.
• Basic medical triage: skin checks, wounds, etc.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Admission coordination

Nursing assessment

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Brentwood Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Nurse - RN to evaluate patients, coordinate admissions, and provide crisis intervention in a psychiatric setting. The role emphasizes empathetic patient contact, accurate risk assessment, and seamless referrals.

Located in Shreveport, LA, this RN position supports safe admissions, collaboration with referral sources, and comprehensive patient care through initial screenings and coordination within a 260-bed facility.