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

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.

Key Duties and 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

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

Education, Licensure, and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing


• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license


• At least one year of RN experience required


• Behavioral health experience is valued but not required


• Ideal candidates are passionate about patient advocacy, teamwork, and behavioral health care

We invest in the growth of our nurses and provide paid training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand skills within a behavioral health setting.

The Team and Our Mission

At Haverhill Pavilion, our purpose is to Lead Care With Light. We strive to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in mental health treatment through compassion, innovation, and integrity.

For our patients, we provide individualized, quality care in a supportive environment that fosters healing and hope.

For our employees, we offer a culture that supports professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance, encouraging each team member to reach their full potential.

Shifts Available

• Monday-Thursday 11A-730P OR Tuesday-Friday 11A-730P

Compensation and Differentials

Base Pay Range:
$38 – $47.00 per hour

Shift Differentials:

• Weekend Day: $3.00/hour


• Weekday Evening: $4.00/hour


• Weekend Evening: $7.00/hour


• Overnight Weekday: $6.00/hour


• Overnight Weekend: $8.00/hour

Additional bonus shifts are available, up to $200 per shift in addition to differential pay.

Opportunities to train as a Nursing Supervisor are available for interested RNs.

Benefits and Professional Support

• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Paid training and career development opportunities


• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment

Join Us

At Haverhill Pavilion, you will find opportunities to build a meaningful career in behavioral health that positively impacts lives, including your own. We invite you to start your Path to Purpose with us.

Text 603-718-2606 for details or to schedule an interview, or apply directly to this posting.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Haverhill Pavilion is committed to fair and equitable treatment for all employees and patients. We strive to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and supported.

Haverhill Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.