Intake MOT/Registered Nurse-FT

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston is seeking an Intake MOT/Registered Nurse to coordinate patient assessments and initiate the admission process. The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school, current Texas RN licensure, and two years of inpatient psychiatric experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous PTO, medical plans, and career development opportunities. Join a dynamic team that values a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Two years of inpatient psychiatric experience is mandatory.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of incoming patients.
• Coordinate doctors’ assessments and initiate the admission process.
• Manage the MOT process and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatric experience

Medication administration

Nursing assessment and diagnosis

Milieu management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, BSN)

Job description

Responsibilities

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Intake MOT/Registered Nurse to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Intake/MOT Registered Nurse is responsible for coordination of assessments of incoming patients with Intake Counselors, coordinates doctors’ assessments and initiates the Admission process. The Intake/MOT Registered Nurse is responsible managing the MOT process and may provide technical assistance to the discharge planning process.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Call Management and Initial Assessment
• Evaluation and Admission Process
• Operations and Staff Management
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

• 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
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program.
• Licensure and certification Required: Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: Two years of inpatient psychiatric experience. Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnosis and intervention with psychiatric patients. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side effects. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to delegate responsibility to others as permitted in the Nurse Practice Act and monitor performance of delegated tasks. Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.