Behavioral Health Admission Nurse; RN​/shifts

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Admission Nurse (Full-Time) for the Intake Department. If you're passionate about working in a behavioral health setting and want to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we want to hear from you!

The Behavioral Health Admissions Nurse supports the department using established nursing protocols for all possible admissions. Responsibilities include answering inquiry calls, scheduling assessments, performing psychiatric assessments, providing clinical summaries and recommendations, consulting with the psychiatrist, referring individuals to appropriate levels of care, providing community referrals, taking telephone orders from admitting MDs, performing initial medical screening, managing insurance pre‑authorization within 24 hours, maintaining department organization, and cross‑functional training as required.

• Full‑time 12‑hour shifts
• 7 pm – 7:30 am (NOC)
• Required to work Sundays

• Minimum associate’s degree from an accredited program and an RN license, required

• Minimum of six (6) months direct medical and clinical experience as a licensed RN, preferably in a psychiatric or mental health setting
• Direct experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations preferred
• ER experience with psychiatric patients with demonstrated knowledge acceptable

Licensure: RN.
CPR Certification required. Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

• 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
• Education assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Benefits available for FT & PT positions: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and 401(k)

• Dynamic people
• Team‑oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads
• Rewarding career opportunities

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all its subsidiaries comply with all applicable state or local laws regarding wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.