Night Intake RN - Psychiatric Admissions Specialist

Palms-Behavioral-Health-3; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking an experienced Intake RN for night shift. The role manages admissions, screening, financial counseling, insurance verification, and coordination with the medical and business teams to ensure timely admission.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN license, BSN preferred, and 1+ year mental health admissions experience. CPR and de-escalation training required; on-site position with opportunities to support calls

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• RN license valid in Texas; BSN preferred.
• One+ years of mental health admissions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions and assessment for incoming patients.
• Provides initial evaluation and integrated assessment, documenting symptoms and needs.
• Collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Responds to inquiries regarding admissions and processes admission requests.
• Performs insurance benefit verifications and communicates coverage to patients and staff.
• May administer medications under physician supervision and monitor responses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking an experienced Intake RN for night shift. The role manages admissions, screening, financial counseling, insurance verification, and coordination with the medical and business teams to ensure timely admission.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN license, BSN preferred, and 1+ year mental health admissions experience. CPR and de-escalation training required; on-site position with opportunities to support calls