ADMISSIONS RN

Responsibilities River Crest Hospital (a UHS facility) : River Crest Hospital is a modern, 80-bed psychiatric hospital, specializing in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders that can afflict individuals of all ages, from children and teens, to adults and the elderly.

We provide acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment programs. We are located in San Angelo, Texas.

For more information about River Crest Hospital, please visit our website at POSITION SUMMARY The Admissions / Intake RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for assessing the medical bond behavioral needs of the patient and assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience : A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. Licensure : Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements : 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 Handle with Care training. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Scheduling : Morning or Nights WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT RIVER CREST HOSPITAL AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Universal Health Services (UHS) One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $11.

6 billion in . In , UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in , ranked # on the Fortune ;

and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89, employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.