ADMISSION NURSE

Abraxas Youth & Family Services•Woodridge, IL

3h•$0 - $90,000

About The Position

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is hiring an Admissions Nurse at Woodridge Intervention. The nurse supports youth, young adults, and families by completing admission assessments, coordinating clinical information and care, and helping ensure safe placement in a structured, supportive environment. The position is full-time and starts at $90,000 annually. DailyPay is available. The Admissions Nurse works with providers, pharmacies, referral sources, families, admissions staff, and program teams. Responsibilities include assessing residents’ health needs at admission, reconciling medications, reviewing records, reporting concerns, educating residents and caregivers, and maintaining confidentiality. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania RN licensure in good standing.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Complete admission nursing assessments, including vital signs, health history, allergies, symptoms, and immediate health or safety concerns.
Reconcile medications and verify orders, pharmacy information, last doses, and entries in the electronic MAR.
Review referral records and obtain missing clinical information, consents, clearances, and provider orders.
Coordinate with providers, pharmacies, referral sources, families, admissions staff, and program teams to support safe placement.
Report abnormal findings and urgent concerns to the Nurse Manager and provider, and complete required follow-up.
Educate residents and caregivers on medications, nursing services, follow-up needs, and health procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and provide nursing care or medication administration as assigned.