PRN - Registered Nurse (Intake)
UHS
Summary
At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We're an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person's care—and we're looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.
Job description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We're an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person's care—and we're looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do - Intake/Admissions RN
The Admissions/Intake RN helps patients and families take the first step toward care at Hickory Trail Hospital. This role conducts and documents nursing assessments, evaluates medical and behavioral health needs, and works with providers and the admissions team to determine the appropriate next steps. The RN also responds to referrals, communicates with patients, families, and referral sources, and helps make each admission safe, timely, and welcoming.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
- Licensure: Current license to practice nursing by the Texas State Board of Nursing. (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Additional: A working knowledge of the DSM-IVR and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. CPR certification and successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing
- Current license to practice nursing by the Texas State Board of Nursing (or eligible to receive or renew)
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred
- Working knowledge of the DSM-IVR and the Mental Status Exam
- Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field
- CPR certification
- Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.