Intake Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services
Intake Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services
Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Intake Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Intake and Admissions team. In this role, you will serve as an essential part of the patient admissions process, conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, and helping individuals and families access appropriate behavioral healthcare services.
This opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is passionate about helping individuals navigate important moments in their behavioral healthcare journey.
What You Will Do
As an Intake RN, you will play an essential role in the patient admissions process by conducting psychiatric assessments, coordinating referrals, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive timely, appropriate behavioral healthcare services. You will:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What Will Help You Succeed
Success in this role requires compassion, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills will help you build trust with patients and families, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and support individuals during vulnerable moments in their lives.
About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington
For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.
At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Why Choose PIW?
At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits & Rewards
We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time Intake RN, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:
Additional Compensation & Position-Specific Rewards
Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about helping individuals access compassionate behavioral healthcare and supporting patients and families during critical moments, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining the Psychiatric Institute of Washington team.
Apply today and take the next step in your behavioral healthcare career with the Psychiatric Institute of Washington!
Questions about this opportunity?
Have questions about this position or interested in learning more about career opportunities at PIW? Feel free to reach out directly! I’m happy to answer questions and help you explore opportunities with our team.
Elizabeth Edge | Recruiter
Call or Text: 202-277-9963
Email: [email protected]
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
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Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.
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