INTAKE RN - PER DIEM POOL
Houston, TX 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description
Responsibilities

Intake Registered Nurse -PRN 7p-7a Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

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West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse - PRN to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals to work the 7p-7a shift in Intake. The Intake Registered Nurse is responsible for coordination of assessments of incoming patients with Intake Counselors, coordinates Doctor's assessments and initiates the Admission process. The Intake Registered Nurse provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Intake Services

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Admission and Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Milieu Management
  • Performance Improvement

Benefit Highlights:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

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 were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.


Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program.
  • Licensure and certification Required: Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
  • Experience Required: Two years of inpatient psychiatric experience. Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnosis and intervention with psychiatric patients. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side effects. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to delegate responsibility to others as permitted in the Nurse Practice Act and monitor performance of delegated tasks. Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

EEO Statement

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

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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