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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Intake

Advocate Health · Wauwatosa, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to make a quick decision with incomplete information.

What they are checking: Whether they can act decisively and safely when an intake picture is unclear.

The shift is 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. How do you stay sharp and focused on a late shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for alertness when calls come in late at night.

Tell me about your behavioral health experience and how it prepares you for intake work.

What they are checking: Whether they have the psychiatric background the posting prefers for making intake decisions.

What would you do

A caller says they've taken a handful of pills and want to talk to someone. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the caller on the line and get emergency help sent right away.

A person arrives for intake and also has high blood pressure and chest discomfort. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they rule out medical emergencies before a psychiatric admission rather than missing a medical problem.

A family member calls very upset and wants their adult son admitted, but he refuses. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain voluntary and involuntary options calmly and accurately to a scared family.

How do you stay calm and kind with a caller who is yelling at you?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay steady and therapeutic with people in crisis who may be angry or scared.

About the work

This role is in the Intake Center and call center at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. How would you assess someone's risk over the phone?

What they are checking: Whether they can gather enough information by phone to judge urgency and safety without seeing the person.

How do you decide whether a person needs inpatient admission, a partial program or outpatient care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand level-of-care criteria and how to match someone to the right setting.

How do you document an intake call or assessment so the next team has what they need?

What they are checking: Whether they record risk, history and decisions clearly enough to support safe handoffs.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36642 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Intake Center Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position is Monday through Friday 1900-0330 with holiday rotation. Experienced RN preferred. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Call Center/Intake Unit APH Wauwatosa, WI United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters . Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Where You Will Work: Come join our team at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in the Intake/CallCenter · Help Facilitate Internal Aurora Transfers telephonically · Help Facilitate Non-Aurora Transfers telephonically, assessing documentation, MD triage, taking and entering orders · Will perform Tele Intake (telephonic or Video) assessments for patients in the ER that have a Behavioral Health Consult. Triage with appropriate on Call MD, along with taking and entering orders. · Take Triage calls telephonically for patients looking for inpatient to see if medical clearance is needed prior to the patient arriving to the hospital for an assessment. · On occasion preforming assessments for outpatient programs and triaging that assessment with the MD for recommended level of are and scheduling the patient for program We’re Looking For: · Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing · Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices · Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association What You’ll Do: · As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. · Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital you can count on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care in the state. Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, our facility offers an ideal healing setting for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health or substance concerns. From our landscaped garden areas to our use of pet therapy dogs, we create a patient-focused, healing treatment experience that fosters recovery. You can rest assured that our team’s expertise and compassion will help you or your loved one begin the journey to recovery in a caring, confidential and comfortable environment. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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