Admissions RN (PRN) - Mental Health & Referrals

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to coordinate referrals and admissions and assess patients for psychiatric and medical status. Documentation in the electronic medical record is essential.

The role includes leading mental health technicians, contributing to treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team, and administering medications as prescribed to stabilise patients’ conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as RN by the Texas Board or a compact state.
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications obtained during orientation.
• Nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• State and Federal OIG checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls to coordinate referrals/admissions.
• Assess patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Document referrals and admissions accurately in the EMR and proper forms.
• Ensure referral materials are copied, distributed and charted.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Provide leadership to mental health technicians.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure (TX or compact)

Nursing degree

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to coordinate referrals and admissions and assess patients for psychiatric and medical status. Documentation in the electronic medical record is essential.

The role includes leading mental health technicians, contributing to treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team, and administering medications as prescribed to stabilise patients’ conditions.