Admissions Referral Nurse

Eagleville Hospital, an independent substance use and behavioral health treatment and educational organization serving the community for more than a century, provides innovative compassionate care to those seeking treatment for stigmatized illnesses including substance use and mental health.

Postiion Summary: The Admission Referral Nurse is responsible for fostering relationships, facilitate clinical review of potential admissions, coordinate admission and transfer, collaborate with all disciplines and assist with bed coordination.  

Objectives and Responsibilities:

1. Knowledgeable (subject matter expert) about behavioral health assessment, physical nursing assessment, nursing care, diagnosis, and interventions
2. Knowledgeable about the therapeutic milieu and interdisciplinary team approach to care and treatment (psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social work, counseling, activities, and pharmacology)
3. Discusses cases with the admitting provider and interdisciplinary team to understand their clinical impression, treatment plan and expected treatment period
4. Comprehensive Hand-off Communication/Report to receiving unit RN using SBAR tool
5. Alerts the interdisciplinary team, including the provider, of any changes in the patient’s condition upon arrival
6. Utilizes de-escalating techniques to calm patients and prevent escalation of patient’s disruptive behavior
7. Communicates professionally, clearly and completely with the patient, family, peers and interdisciplinary team. 
8. Assists with the completion of admission assessments for direct admissions to the patient care units as needed or as assigned by supervisor.
9. Serve as a community liaison and maintain partnerships with referral sources   within the community.
10. Participates in performance improvement (PI) activities to improve admission services
11. Complies with current Eagleville Hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures.
12. Attends and completes all mandatory education and training.
13. Other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Licensure and/or Certifications:

1. Current PA State RN Licensure in good standing
2. SCM Certification within three (3) months of hire
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Experience:

Minimum of  3-5 years working in behavioral health/acute care  setting

Core Competencies

• Person-Centered Approach – Treat all individuals with dignity, empathy, and respect, recognizing that every role contributes to the patient and staff experience.
• Excellence & Accountability – Perform all duties with professionalism, following hospital policies to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Teamwork & Communication – Collaborate with colleagues across departments, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented attitude.

• Commitment to Our Mission – Uphold the hospital’s values and contribute to a culture of trust, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
• Safety - Use a proactive approach to fostering a safety-oriented culture within the organization using a combination of formal training and hands-on experience

Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, additional responsibilities required for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.