Registered Nurse Admissions - FT Nights ( RN )

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the admissions team. This role includes reviewing documentation, completing medication reconciliation, obtaining orders, and coordinating admissions for both adult and pediatric patients.

The position offers full-time night shifts and PRN night shifts. The hospital is part of a larger behavioral health network with a focus on high-quality psychiatric care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical or observational experience preferred.
• Active PA nursing license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for admissions and complete medication reconciliation.
• Obtain admission orders from physicians and facilitate admissions process.
• Coordinate emergency transfers when needed and respond to inquiries about the facility.

Skills

RN licensure (PA)

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Communication skills

Emergency transfer coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, PA

Schedule/Shifts Available

• Full-Time Night shift
• PRN Night shift

This facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs.

Acadia Healthcare and Geisinger Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the‑art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Danville, PA. Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville will serve pediatric and adult patients, offering inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programming, and ECT services. It will also serve as a teaching hospital for students and residents of Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for all 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.
• Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.
• Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
• Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.
• Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.

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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Clear and active nursing license in the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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