Intake Assessment Coordinator - RN

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with match

SoFi student loans program

Career development

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join our team dedicated to providing safe, compassionate care. This 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency facility delivers tailored treatment for children to seniors and emphasizes a nurturing environment.

You will perform initial medical screenings, admission assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinate referrals and intake to ensure the right level of care while maintaining communication with

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention in psychiatric mental health.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Admissions coordination

Referral intake

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospitalis looking for a dynamic Admissions Nurse - RN to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Registered Nurse Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform initialmedical screening
Perform admission assessments
Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations
Medical Screenings - Perform nurse to nurse screening by phone on patients being transferred from other facilities
Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary
Basic Medical Triage: skin check, wounds, etc.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Nurse - RN position, such as:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education: Associatesor Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferablein an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis behavior management.

Hours:Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

EEO Statement

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