Practice Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek offers individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and provides inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, visit https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Responsible for timely processing of inquiry and referral calls. Coordinate all admissions and serve as liaison to referral sources, families, payors, physicians, and unit and hospital personnel involved with each admission. Verify insurance, triage patients, complete assessments, staff clinical team effectively, enter calls and admissions into the computer, and complete all admission paperwork with the patient. Communicate with unit staff and assist patients to the unit. Pre‑certify with payor source. Follow hospital policies and procedures regarding admissions.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members, and community providers.
• Assess and identify developmental and behavioral functioning. Document patient responses.
• Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing intake assessments.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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.
• More information on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has an impressive record of achievement and performance. With annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, UHS is a Fortune 500 and is listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s largest public companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 99 000 people and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree; Minimum of one year experience in substance abuse or psychiatric treatment programs; Registered Nurse with active license in Texas.

Preferred: Master’s degree; Minimum of two years experience in psychiatric treatment; prior experience in intake/admissions and managed care; Working knowledge of DSM‑V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification; Handle with Care and Verbal De‑Escalation training within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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