Admissions Rn-Prn

Universal Health Services (UHS)

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's top 500 public companies as well as Fortune list of 500 World's Most Admired Companies, in 2017 and 2018.

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13‑acre, oak‑lined campus, we provide a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs.

Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin, 10 minutes from downtown. Please visit our website for more information:

We welcome new graduates and are seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply. At Austin Oaks Hospital, patient care comes first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families during their most vulnerable times.

You are never alone – you are part of a large network of peer professionals and nursing leaders who routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) PRN – key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions.
• Provides assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Ensures 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.
• Ensures all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient's condition/history.
• Ensures referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Provides leadership and direction to mental health technicians.
• Contributes to the treatment plan as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Preferred: BSN.

Current Texas State Registered Nurse License;
Current CPR or BLS certification;
Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date.

One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting (preferred).

Challenging and rewarding work environment; competitive compensation; excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan; generous paid time off; 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan; career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.