Registered Nurse Intake (PRN)

Destiny Springs Healthcare; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Destiny Springs Hospital in Surprise, AZ seeks a PRN Intake Registered Nurse to assess patients, conduct Medical Screening Exams, and manage admissions documentation in a behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes accurate medication administration, MOAS scoring, and collaboration with the intake team to maintain compliance with hospital policy and licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Arizona.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience; behavioral health/psychiatric preferred.
• Experience with EMTALA compliance and MSE protocols preferred.
• BLS/CPR and CPI certification required before patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical screening exams (MSEs) for patients seeking mental health or detox assessment.
• Administers medications per physician orders and documents in the medical record.
• Performs MOAS scoring and communicates results to the clinical team.
• Maintains timely documentation and nurse-to-nurse transfer reports.
• Ensures EMTALA compliance and escalates concerns as needed.

Skills

RN licensure in AZ

Clinical nursing experience

EMTALA knowledge

BLS/CPR and CPI

MOAS scoring familiarity

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Destiny Springs Hospital Main - Surprise, AZ 85378, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $40.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Already have an Arizona RN license and behavioral health experience? Put it to work as a PRN Intake RN, with flexibility and meaningful work in one role.

Flexible shifts, meaningful work, and you may be eligible for shift differential.

Position Summary

The Intake Registered Nurse reports administratively to the Intake and Admissions Evening Supervisor on shift and to the Director of Intake and Admissions for all departmental matters. This position provides patient assessments to ensure patients are medically cleared for admission, conducts Medical Screening Exams (MSEs), completes nurse-to-nurse reports for each patient transfer, administers medications, and maintains accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policy, Arizona nursing practice standards, and applicable licensing requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conducts Medical Screening Exams (MSEs) on all persons presenting to the facility seeking a mental health or detox assessment, in compliance with EMTALA requirements.
• Completes MSEs within the timeframe established by hospital policy. Documents and communicates any delays to the Evening Supervisor and the Director of Intake and Admissions immediately.
• Prioritizes referral packets and completes nurse-to-nurse reviews to ensure patients are medically cleared for transfer. Documents all nurse-to-nurse communications in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assists the team in proactively managing requests for admission and facilitating patient throughput throughout the hospital.
• Abides by EMTALA requirements according to all applicable regulatory standards. Escalates any potential EMTALA concerns to the Evening Supervisor and the Director of Intake and Admissions immediately.
• Assesses patients' immediate and ongoing physical, psychological, developmental, and cultural needs. Reviews patient history with patient and/or family and ensures completion within the required timeframe per hospital policy.
• Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data; reports abnormal results to the treating physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers in a timely manner and documents all notifications in the patient's clinical record.
• Administers medications accurately and in accordance with physician orders; documents all medication administration in the patient's medical record per hospital policy and applicable licensing standards.
• Conducts Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS) scoring for applicable patients and communicates results to the clinical team.
• Communicates all clinically significant findings, patient status changes, and safety concerns to the attending physician, clinical team, Evening Supervisor, and Director of Intake and Admissions as appropriate.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, competency evaluations, and departmental training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Evening Supervisor, Director of Intake and Admissions, or administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not hold administrative supervisory authority over other staff. The Intake RN does not conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions, or make hiring or termination decisions. Clinical oversight of Behavioral Health Technicians is provided exclusively by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in accordance with applicable Arizona statute; this authority does not extend to the Intake RN.

COMPETENCIES

• HIPAA Compliance
• EMTALA Compliance
• Medical Screening Exam (MSE) Protocol and Timely Completion
• Nurse-to-Nurse Report and Transfer Documentation
• Medication Administration and Clinical Documentation
• Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS) Scoring
• Vital Signs Monitoring (Blood Pressure, Glucose, Breathalyzer)
• UDS Collection Procedures
• Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
• ICA Notes and Clinical Documentation per Hospital Policy

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinical and clerical office setting in a behavioral health/psychiatric hospital. Requires interaction with patients, families, referral sources, and multidisciplinary team members. Must exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations and prioritize multiple tasks within established time frames.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires intermittent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and the ability to respond quickly in clinical emergencies.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally, telephonically, and in written form to accurately exchange clinical information.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 dB loss at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction.
• Performs repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Arizona required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required; behavioral health or psychiatric experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with EMTALA compliance and Medical Screening Exam protocols preferred.
• BLS/CPR and CPI certification required prior to patient interaction; must be maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.