Intake Registered Nurse PRN
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Intake Registered Nurse PRN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.
- Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005.
- Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.
- This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- imum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
- Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
- Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UHS as a Intake Registered Nurse PRN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Registered Nurse PRN at UHS a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Denton, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care Coordination, Nursing Process, Standards of Care, Staff Assignment, Hospital Policy Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Joint Commission Standards, Infection Control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for prescribing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care through collaboration with health team members, ensuring adherence to the nursing process and standards of care. Duties include making staff assignments based on competence and patient needs, implementing ...
Benefits package: Tuition savings, Career development, HealthStream CEU courses, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match, Discounted stock plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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