Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)

About the role

The RN Admissions Nurse at Life Care Centers of America is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
• Effectively communicate assessment findings with physicians
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Evaluate patients' needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
• Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
• Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients

Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Skills

• Independent decision-making ability
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Reasoning and judgment skills
• Physical stamina and mobility

Benefits

• Vacation
• 6 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval)
• Toll Reimbursement

Pay

$45-52.22 DOE

Schedule

8hr (Days). Friday-Sunday