Night-Shift Psychiatric Admissions RN

Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to support admissions during the night shift in Apopka, Florida. Responsibilities include admissions assessments, insurance verifications, and coordination with physicians to ensure appropriate level of care.

The role requires an active nursing license in Florida and a minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience in behavioral health settings. A supportive team and 12‑hour night coverage are provided.

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

• Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients presenting with emergency medical conditions outside of the facility’s capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre‑authorization for treatment and admission.
• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to support admissions during the night shift in Apopka, Florida. Responsibilities include admissions assessments, insurance verifications, and coordination with physicians to ensure appropriate level of care.

The role requires an active nursing license in Florida and a minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience in behavioral health settings. A supportive team and 12‑hour night coverage are provided.