Intake Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time, Day Shift

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate Intake Registered Nurses to join the Intake and Admissions team. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help individuals and families access behavioral healthcare services in a fast-paced clinical environment.

As an Intake RN, you will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate care, support insurance verification, and facilitate

Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia (DC) Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral healthcare, crisis assessment, or patient admissions is preferred.
• Familiarity with behavioral health assessments, referral coordination, and interdisciplinary care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephonic and in-person psychiatric risk assessments to support appropriate patient placement and level-of-care decisions.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for prospective patients, families, and referral sources.
• Coordinate patient referrals, intake evaluations, and admissions to ensure a timely and supportive experience.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, and other departments to facilitate patient care and admissions.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and unit staff.
• Partner with the Business Office and Utilization Review teams to support insurance verification, authorization, and admission requirements.

Education

DC RN license

CPR/BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Intake Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Intake and Admissions team. In this role, you will serve as an essential part of the patient admissions process, conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, and helping individuals and families access appropriate behavioral healthcare services.

This opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is passionate about helping individuals navigate important moments in their behavioral healthcare journey.

What You Will Do

As an Intake RN, you will play an essential role in the patient admissions process by conducting psychiatric assessments, coordinating referrals, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive timely, appropriate behavioral healthcare services. You will:

• Conduct telephonic and in-person psychiatric risk assessments to support appropriate patient placement and level-of-care decisions.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for prospective patients, families, and referral sources.
• Coordinate patient referrals, intake evaluations, and admissions to ensure a timely and supportive experience.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, and other departments to facilitate patient care and admissions.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and unit staff.
• Partner with the Business Office and Utilization Review teams to support insurance verification, authorization, and admission requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia (DC) Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral healthcare, crisis assessment, or patient admissions.
• Familiarity with behavioral health assessments, referral coordination, and interdisciplinary care.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires compassion, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills will help you build trust with patients and families, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and support individuals during vulnerable moments in their lives.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

About Us | Mental Health | Psychiatric Institute of Washington

Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life's most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Rewards

We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time Intake RN, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Additional Compensation & Position-Specific Rewards

• Shift differentials available for eligible shifts
• Weekend differential available based on schedule

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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