Admissions RN - Behavioral Health (PRN, Day/Night)

Acadia Healthcare; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the admissions team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA. The RN will review documentation, obtain admission orders, support transfers, and coordinate the admissions process to ensure timely payor authorization.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing, RN license in PA, CPR and de-escalation training, and a minimum of one year in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational nursing experience.
• Clear and active RN license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers when needed.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information.
• Conduct assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate with medical/psychiatric staff on admissions.
• Manage admissions process including consent and inventory of belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status and follow facility policies.
• Track referrals using web-based programs and inform internal reps.

Skills

RN license

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the admissions team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA. The RN will review documentation, obtain admission orders, support transfers, and coordinate the admissions process to ensure timely payor authorization.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing, RN license in PA, CPR and de-escalation training, and a minimum of one year in a clinical setting.