Admissions Rn-Fulltime

Responsibilities

• Admissions Registered Nurse (RN):
  Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to coordinate referrals/admissions; provides assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status; ensures all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented accurately in the computer system; notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms; ensures 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; assesses, directs and intervenes 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.
• To contribute to treatment plans as a member of interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Education
  :
  
  Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Preferred: BSN
• Licensure / Certification
  :
  Current Texas State Registered Nurse License. Current CPR or BLS certification. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date.
• Experience
  :
  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

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