RN- Intake

Position Overview

About Austin Oaks Hospital:
Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and adults on a thirteen‑acre oak‑lined campus in South Austin, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services designed to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders while fostering a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth.

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) – Days
:

• Respond to incoming calls to coordinate referrals and admissions.
• Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
• Ensure all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are accurately documented in the computer system and that notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are recorded on proper forms.
• Verify that referral patient medical record information is complete and that nursing and clinical staff are fully informed of the patient’s condition/history.
• Distribute and prepare referral material for unit charts as required.
• Assess, direct, and intervene in crisis situations.
• Lead and direct mental health technicians.
• Contribute to treatment plans as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet insurance

Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Board of Nursing Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
• One year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de‑escalation certifications obtainable during orientation.
• Must complete new‑hire requirements including a nationwide background check and pre‑employment drug screen.
• State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.

• Mon‑Fri: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Shift 1) – $4.00
• Mon‑Fri: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Shift 2) – $2.25
• Mon‑Fri: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (Shift 3) – $4.00
• Sat‑Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Shift 4) – $4.00
• Sat‑Sun: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Shift 5) – $6.00
• Sat‑Sun: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (Shift 6) – $6.50

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 fully support and commit to the 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.