Intake MOT/Registered Nurse-FT

Universal Health Services; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services in Houston, TX, seeks an Intake MOT/Registered Nurse to coordinate assessments and admissions for psychiatric patients.

The RN will work with Intake Counselors and physicians, manage the MOT process, and assist with discharge planning as needed. Texas RN license and inpatient psychiatric experience are required; compensation includes strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma or BSN).
• Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure; CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Two years inpatient psychiatric nursing experience; strong assessment, intervention and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma or BSN)

Job description

Responsibilities

Intake MOT/Registered Nurse Opportunity

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 included 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.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

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 Doctor's 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
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.