RN- Intake PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to coordinate referrals and admissions and assess patients for psychiatric and medical status. Documentation in the electronic medical record is essential.

The role includes leading mental health technicians, contributing to treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team, and administering medications as prescribed to stabilise patients’ conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as RN by the Texas Board or a compact state.
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications obtained during orientation.
• Nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• State and Federal OIG checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls to coordinate referrals/admissions.
• Assess patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Document referrals and admissions accurately in the EMR and proper forms.
• Ensure referral materials are copied, distributed and charted.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Provide leadership to mental health technicians.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure (TX or compact)

Nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

Position Summary

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN, key responsibilities include but not limited to: Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions. Will provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status. Responsible for making sure all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented accurately in the computer system and that notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms. Responsible to ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient's condition/history. Responsible to ensure referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required. To assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. To provide leadership and direction to mental health technicians. To contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team. To administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by Physician.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2025 were approximately $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies; and in 2025, ranked #271 on the Fortune500; and was #355 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World's Largest Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company's founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 29 inpatient acute care facilities, 346 inpatient behavioral health facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visitwww.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation.
• Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.

DIFFERENTIALS:

RN

Mon - Fri

Sat and Sun

7a - 3p

Shift 1 0

Shift 4 $4.00

3p - 11p

Shift 2 $2.25

Shift 5 $6.00

11p - 7a

Shift 3 $4.00

Shift 6 $6.50

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.