PRN - Registered Nurse (Intake)

Hickory-Trail-Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas, is seeking an Admissions/Intake RN to guide patients and families through the first step toward care. The role involves nursing assessments, evaluating medical and behavioral health needs, and collaborating with providers and the admissions team to determine next steps.

The RN will respond to referrals, communicate with patients, families, and referral sources, and help make each admission safe, timely, and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Three years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Current license to practice nursing by the Texas State Board of Nursing (or eligible to receive/renew).
• CPR certification and CPI training; may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document nursing assessments.
• Evaluate medical and behavioral health needs and coordinate with admissions.
• Respond to referrals and communicate with patients, families, and referral sources to ensure safe, timely admissions.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient communication

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Registered Nurses in our Admissions/ Intake Department.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We’re an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person’s care—and we’re looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do - Intake/Admissions RN

The Admissions/Intake RN helps patients and families take the first step toward care at Hickory Trail Hospital. This role conducts and documents nursing assessments, evaluates medical and behavioral health needs, and works with providers and the admissions team to determine the appropriate next steps. The RN also responds to referrals, communicates with patients, families, and referral sources, and helps make each admission safe, timely, and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Licensure: Current license to practice nursing by the Texas State Board of Nursing. (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Additional: A working knowledge of the DSM-IVR and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. CPR certification and successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

EEO Statement

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