Intake Assessment RN — Admissions & Crisis Intervention

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join a team dedicated to risk assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating admissions and referrals for patients and families.

The role requires Louisiana RN licensure, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, and prior intake/admission or crisis experience in a psychiatric setting; weekend and overnight shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license in good standing.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join a team dedicated to risk assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating admissions and referrals for patients and families.

The role requires Louisiana RN licensure, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, and prior intake/admission or crisis experience in a psychiatric setting; weekend and overnight shifts are available.