Night Shift RN – Admissions in Behavioral Health

Geisinger Behavioral Health Centers; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

New facility with development opportun

Flexible scheduling

Epic EMR

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Centers in Moosic, PA, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for admissions on a full-time night shift (8pm–8am). The role focuses on ensuring a smooth admissions process, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, conducting pre-admission assessments, and securing pre-authorizations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and obtain admission orders.
• Facilitate emergency transfers for patients beyond facility capabilities.
• Review referrals and assess medical/behavioral acuity with timely responses.
• Respond to inquiries and provide facility information and recommendations.
• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical/psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Coordinate admissions process including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization.
• Monitor patient status through admissions; follow policies and physician orders.
• Utilize web-based systems to track referrals and communicate dispositions.
• Ensure timely receipt of clinical information from referrals or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and communicate dispositions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health Centers in Moosic, PA, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for admissions on a full-time night shift (8pm–8am). The role focuses on ensuring a smooth admissions process, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical documentation, coordinating admissions, conducting pre-admission assessments, and securing pre-authorizations.