Admissions RN - Psychiatric Care & Crisis Coordination

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) for 7a-7p shifts. The role focuses on coordinating referrals/admissions, assessing patient status, and ensuring thorough documentation across the care team.

You'll support crisis intervention, contribute to treatment planning, and assist with medication administration as prescribed. Located in South Austin, the hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to adolescents and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming calls to coordinate referrals/admissions.
• Assesses patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Ensures all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented in the system.
• Ensures referral material is copied/distributed and added to unit charts as required.
• Directs crisis intervention as needed and supports the care team.
• Contributes to treatment planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medications and medical treatment as prescribed by physicians.

Skills

RN licensing

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

Background check

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) for 7a-7p shifts. The role focuses on coordinating referrals/admissions, assessing patient status, and ensuring thorough documentation across the care team.

You'll support crisis intervention, contribute to treatment planning, and assist with medication administration as prescribed. Located in South Austin, the hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to adolescents and