Admissions Registered Nurse

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to support safe, efficient, patient-centered admissions at acute entry points. You will assess needs, coordinate care, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure timely, appropriate admissions and smooth transitions.

Join a respected health system serving Volusia and Flagler counties, with a focus on quality, safety and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. Experience in inpatient care is valued.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Eligible to practice nursing in Florida.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Previous inpatient nursing experience required; intermediate care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective patient admissions through clinical assessment, coordination of care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Facilitate hospital admission process for incoming patients with physicians, nursing staff, and operational partners.
• Evaluate patient status on admission and identify immediate care, safety and support needs.
• Collect, validate and communicate clinical and treatment information to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with teams to support placement, care progression and throughput.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Identify clinical risks and elevate concerns during admission.
• Support patient-centered care transitions by incorporating quality, safety and efficiency into workflows.
• Provide care in alignment with Cornerstone values in a culturally competent manner.
• Adapt to evolving workflows, patient volumes and organizational priorities.

Skills

Active RN license

Florida licensure

BLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale

Inpatient experience

Strong communication

Care coordination

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Admissions Registered Nurse The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and patient centered admission of individuals entering the hospital system through acute points of entry. This role serves as a key clinical resource in facilitating care transitions, supporting patient flow, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patients are admitted appropriately and without unnecessary delay. The Admissions RN applies professional nursing judgment to assess initial patient needs, support care coordination, and ensure required clinical and administrative elements of the admission process are completed in alignment with organizational standards and patient care priorities. The Admissions RN applies professional nursing judgment to assess initial patient needs, support care coordination, and ensure required clinical and administrative elements of the admission process are completed in alignment with organizational standards and patient care priorities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Demonstrated ability to assess patients, prioritize care needs, and respond to emergent situations within scope of practice
• Previous inpatient nursing experience required, intermediate level of care experience preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and critical thinking skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Admissions Registered Nurse is accountable for contributing to effective patient admissions through clinical assessment, coordination of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Facilitate hospital admission process for incoming patients in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and operational partners
• Apply clinical nursing expertise to evaluate patient status upon admission and identify immediate care, safety, and support needs
• Collect, validate, and communicate relevant clinical, historical, and treatment information to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate patient placement, care progression, and throughput initiatives
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of admission related information within the electronic medical record
• Identify clinical risks, care priorities, and resource needs during the admission phase and elevate concerns as appropriate
• Support patient centered care transitions by incorporating quality, safety, and efficiency considerations into admission workflows
• Provide care in accordance with Cornerstone values in a culturally competent manner
• Contribute to a safe clinical environment by recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition or urgent care needs
• Participate in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving activities that support departmental operations and organizational objectives
• Adapt to evolving clinical workflows, patient volumes, and organizational priorities related to admissions and care coordination
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

We’re glad you’re here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization.

Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.