Admissions RN – Behavioral Health (12h Night, PRN)

North Port Behavioral Health; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

North Port Behavioral Health, a premier mental health and substance misuse hospital in North Port, FL, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our 144-bed inpatient psychiatric unit.

You will provide direct nursing care, support treatment planning, administer medications, conduct assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with BHAs and physicians to coordinate admissions and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions and clinical intake assessments to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Complete medication reconciliation and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Review referrals for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within policy timeframes.
• Conduct nursing assessments and communicate disposition recommendations to patients and families.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment.
• Monitor patient status and ensure safety checks per policy.
• Document medical records accurately to support payor authorization.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

North Port Behavioral Health, a premier mental health and substance misuse hospital in North Port, FL, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our 144-bed inpatient psychiatric unit.

You will provide direct nursing care, support treatment planning, administer medications, conduct assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with BHAs and physicians to coordinate admissions and follow-up care.