Intake Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Intake Registered Nurse for Admissions

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

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Psychiatric Care for Children and Teens | Pinnacle Pointe Hospital

Position Summary: As an active member of the Psychiatric Assessment Team, the Intake RN performs psychiatric assessments for incoming new patients. This position coordinates all activities of the Admission process from the point of referral, handling initial patient assessment, completion of all paperwork, and transfer to assigned Nursing Unit.

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Job Requirements

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice nursing in Arkansas (or eligible to receive or renew).

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.

Additional Requirements: Completion of de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

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.