Admissions RN - Part Time with Full Benefits (32 Hours/Week)

Acadia External•Haverhill, MA

6d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team in an admissions and intake capacity. This role is central to ensuring safe, appropriate, and timely access to care for patients entering our facility. If you are an RN who values thorough assessment, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact, this role offers an opportunity to play a critical part in the continuum of behavioral health care. When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you are not just taking a job, you are contributing to a mission rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity for every patient we serve. The Role Our hospital utilizes a team nursing model , where collaboration between nursing staff, providers, and therapeutic teams is essential to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. In this role, the RN is responsible for managing the clinical intake and admissions process, ensuring that patients are medically and psychiatrically appropriate for admission, and supporting safe transitions into treatment. The RN conducts thorough assessments, coordinates with internal and external providers, and serves as a clinical liaison during the admissions process. As needed, the RN may also assist on the units with patient care assignments and support nursing operations. Registered Nurse Essential Functions Assess physical and behavioral health needs of patients and develop individualized nursing care plans Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and facility policies Educate patients and families regarding medical and behavioral health conditions Maintain professional boundaries while establishing therapeutic rapport with patients Ensure patient status is continually monitored and documented Support a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed care environment

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
At least one year of RN experience required

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience is valued but not required
Ideal candidates are passionate about patient advocacy, teamwork, and behavioral health care

Responsibilities

Facilitate admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients
Review intake referrals for accepted patients and collaborate with referral sources
Perform nursing assessments, medication reconciliations, and nurse-to-nurse reports
Coordinate with psychiatrists, medical providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support appropriate admissions and treatment recommendations
Ensure all required medical documentation is obtained from external facilities prior to admission
Secure initial pre-authorizations for treatment and admission when applicable
Provide accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status throughout the admissions process
Notify providers of significant changes in patient condition or concerns during intake
Complete admission documentation and support discharge processes as needed
Administer medications per physician orders and document controlled substance counts according to policy
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation
Assist inpatient units with patient care assignments as needed
Participate in nursing audits and quality assurance activities
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues
Provide direction and coordination of unit activities when assigned
Assess physical and behavioral health needs of patients and develop individualized nursing care plans
Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and facility policies
Educate patients and families regarding medical and behavioral health conditions
Maintain professional boundaries while establishing therapeutic rapport with patients
Ensure patient status is continually monitored and documented
Support a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed care environment