Psychiatric Intake RN: Triage, Assess & Coordinate Care

SAN-Antonio-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO with Holiday Premium Pay

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

SAN Antonio Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to assess walk-in clients and telephone callers, refer to the appropriate service, and deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care for inpatients with mental health disorders.

The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement care, teach patients and families, and supervise nursing staff, ensuring safety, adherence to policy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices.
• Experience with intake assessments and care planning.
• Ability to work with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of patient rights and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine care needs.
• Plan and implement nursing care and evaluate progress.
• Teach patients and families about care and medications.
• Supervise nursing support staff and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and behavioral health staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records per policy.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

RN (ADN/BSN)

Job description

SAN Antonio Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to assess walk-in clients and telephone callers, refer to the appropriate service, and deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care for inpatients with mental health disorders.

The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement care, teach patients and families, and supervise nursing staff, ensuring safety, adherence to policy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate,