RN PRN- Outpatient

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,348 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas seeks an Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to support referrals, admissions, and crisis interventions. You will assess patients, document thoroughly, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires nursing licensure, a nursing degree, and willingness to obtain CPR and de-escalation certifications. Responsibilities include charting, patient assessment, and medication administration as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming calls to coordinate referrals/admissions.
• Provides assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Ensures referral and admission inquiries are documented accurately in the computer system and notes are filed on proper forms.
• Ensures referral patient medical records are complete and shared with nursing/clinical staff.
• Assesses, directs and intervenes in crisis situations.
• Provides leadership to mental health technicians and contributes to the treatment plan as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a Physician.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital

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

Outpatient 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. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, 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. For additional information visit www.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.

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.