Admission Nurse: Compassionate Intake & Care Coordination

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital in Norristown, PA seeks an Admission Nurse to coordinate nursing care during patient intake for addiction treatment programs. This full-time, on-site role involves comprehensive assessments, medical history reviews, and initial care planning.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, educate patients about the admission process, monitor for withdrawal, and document assessments in accordance with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania is required.
• BSN or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care during intake.
• Review and verify documentation and initiate admission orders.
• Educate patients about the admission process and expectations.
• Monitor withdrawal or acute symptoms and document findings.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Clinical Documentation

Education

Pennsylvania RN License

BSN Preferred

Job description

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital in Norristown, PA seeks an Admission Nurse to coordinate nursing care during patient intake for addiction treatment programs. This full-time, on-site role involves comprehensive assessments, medical history reviews, and initial care planning.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, educate patients about the admission process, monitor for withdrawal, and document assessments in accordance with hospital standards.