Night Shift Intake RN - Behavioral Health Admissions

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness for employees

Career development opportunities

Health insurance and PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking an Admissions/Intake Nurse (RN) to complete assessments and admissions activities for inpatient units and to serve as a liaison for Nursing and Intake Departments. This role supports patient care and offers opportunities to grow within a large health network.

The RN will perform triage, medical screening, and crisis interventions while coordinating physician orders and family communications, working on site in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a professional nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• CPR and Handle With Care certifications; may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Initial triage and medical screening for admissions.
• Assessments for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Conduct nurse-to-nurse screenings for transfers.
• Obtain physician orders, intake calls and pre-certifications.
• Communicate patient needs to unit nurses, physicians and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN license Texas

Job description

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking an Admissions/Intake Nurse (RN) to complete assessments and admissions activities for inpatient units and to serve as a liaison for Nursing and Intake Departments. This role supports patient care and offers opportunities to grow within a large health network.

The RN will perform triage, medical screening, and crisis interventions while coordinating physician orders and family communications, working on site in the Houston area.