INTAKE RN

UHS; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its psychiatric care team. You will perform intake assessments, provide crisis intervention, and share information about the hospital’s services with patients and families.

You will refer patients who do not meet admission criteria to community resources, assist with call center functions, and support the Psych E.D. operations as needed. Must meet Texas licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse.
• Experience: at least two years in intake assessment in an acute psychiatric setting with patient contact and crisis intervention.
• Licensure: Texas license as mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or RN.
• Additional: Handle With Care training within 90 days and CPR certification; may require overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments and crisis intervention for patients.
• Provide information about hospital services to patients and families.
• Refer patients not meeting admission criteria to community resources; support call center functions.

Education

Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com

Qualifications

AVAILABILITY NEEDED ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.

POSITION SUMMARY

The RN is responsible for performing intake assessments, crisis intervention and providing information over the hospital’s services to patients. RN is also responsible for providing patients who do not meet criteria for admission with referrals to community resources to ensure continuity of care. RN will assist with call center functions and other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse

Experience: Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact and crisis intervention.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or RN

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Must have and maintain current CPR Certification. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

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