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Intake Nurse Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

The Intake and Assessment Nurse is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for assessing the medical and behavioral needs of the patient. The Intake and Assessment Nurse assists in the ...

The Intake and Assessment Nurse is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for assessing the medical and behavioral needs of the patient. The Intake and Assessment Nurse assists in the ...

Responsibilities Intake Nurse - PRN/Per Diem Day and Night Shifts Available Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and ...

Responsibilities Intake Nurse - PRN/Per Diem Night Shift Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to ...

Responsibilities Intake Nurse - PRN/Per Diem Day and Night Shifts Available Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and ...

INTAKE COORDINATOR - FT

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Position Summary The Intake Coordinator is responsible for guiding prospective residents and their ... Coordinate with nursing, clinical, administrative, billing, and leadership teams to support ...

INTAKE COORDINATOR - FT

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Position Summary The Intake Coordinator is responsible for guiding prospective residents and their ... Coordinate with nursing, clinical, administrative, billing, and leadership teams to support ...

Intake Coordinator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the patient intake ... 2. A nursing background is preferred but not required. 3. Demonstrates good communication ...

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How much do intake nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for intake nurse in Arizona is $41.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.35 and $45.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intake nurse?

An Intake Nurse is a healthcare professional responsible for assessing patients upon admission to a medical facility. They gather medical histories, document symptoms, take vital signs, and ensure accurate patient information for the healthcare team. These nurses play a crucial role in determining initial care plans and facilitating smooth transitions into treatment. Intake Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings. Their role helps streamline patient care by ensuring accurate and efficient documentation from the start.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an intake nurse?

As an Intake Nurse, your primary responsibilities include conducting initial patient assessments, gathering medical histories, collecting vital signs, and documenting patient information accurately in electronic health record systems. You may also help determine the urgency of care, coordinate with physicians or specialists, and answer patient questions about the intake process. Intake Nurses often act as the first point of contact for new patients, making organizational and interpersonal skills crucial. This role frequently involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient admissions and high standards of care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intake nurse?

An Intake Nurse requires strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and a current nursing license, usually as an RN or LPN. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient intake software, and standard medical documentation is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies are vital to accurately evaluating patients, streamlining admission processes, and ensuring safe and efficient patient care transitions.

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Infographic showing various Intake Nurse job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,989 per year, or $41.3 per hour.

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Key responsibilities

  • Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessments and crisis interventions.

  • Coordinate the referral and intake process, including determining appropriate level of care and facilitating admissions.

  • Assist physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and staff.


Job description

Responsibilities

Quail Run Behavioral Health Hospital Phoenix is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurses to join our Intake team.

PRN Needed- Each shift is 12 hours

The Intake and Assessment Nurse provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Intake and Assessment Nurse also assists the Physician by providing face to face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information. May be assigned Team Lead role at the discretion of the Intake and Assessment Director.

Benefit Highlights:
  • 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
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition savings to continue your Nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • May be required to work overtime and flexible hours

Quail Run Hospital is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run Behavioral Health.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Current license to practice nursing in Arizona or compact privileges (or eligible to receive or renew).
  • Current CPR or BLS certification.
  • Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 12-65yrs+. **For our geriatric unit, 1 year of med/surge experience is strongly preferred.
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Ricco and the United Kingdom.

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EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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