Admissions Registered Nurse

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) supports the safe, efficient, and patient-centered admission of individuals entering the hospital system through acute points of entry. The role is a clinical resource for care transitions, patient flow, and interdisciplinary collaboration, helping ensure patients are admitted appropriately and without unnecessary delay. The Admissions RN uses professional nursing judgment to assess initial patient needs, coordinate care, and complete required clinical and administrative admission elements in alignment with organizational standards and patient care priorities. The role also supports patient placement, continuity of care, documentation, and a safe clinical environment.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Florida.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification.
Demonstrated ability to assess patients, prioritize care needs, and respond to emergent situations within scope of practice.
Previous inpatient nursing experience required.
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate level of care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate hospital admissions in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and operational partners.
Evaluate patients’ status upon admission and identify immediate care, safety, and support needs.
Collect, validate, and communicate relevant clinical, historical, and treatment information to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on appropriate patient placement, care progression, and throughput initiatives.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of admission-related information in the electronic medical record.
Identify clinical risks, care priorities, and resource needs during admission, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Support patient-centered care transitions while incorporating quality, safety, and efficiency into admission workflows.
Provide care in accordance with Cornerstone values and in a culturally competent manner.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition or urgent care needs to support a safe clinical environment.
Participate in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving activities that support departmental operations and organizational objectives.
Adapt to evolving clinical workflows, patient volumes, and organizational priorities related to admissions and care coordination.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.