Night Shift RN: Behavioral Health Admissions

Acadia Healthcare; Glenmaura (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Epic EMR

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital in Moosic, PA invites applications for an experienced Registered Nurse in Admissions to support the admissions process during the night shift. This full-time night role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and coordination with physicians and care teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, facilitating admissions and transfers, conducting pre-admission assessments, and ensuring timely pre-authorization and payor communication for

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant 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 with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.
• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.
• Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Facilitate the admissions process, 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, following facility policies and physician orders.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Clear and active nursing license in the state

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital in Moosic, PA invites applications for an experienced Registered Nurse in Admissions to support the admissions process during the night shift. This full-time night role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and coordination with physicians and care teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, facilitating admissions and transfers, conducting pre-admission assessments, and ensuring timely pre-authorization and payor communication for