Admissions Nurse - RN

Position Requirements

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Current unrestricted license as Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state
• 2+ years of Nursing experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work with several different departments simultaneously
• Clinical assessment skills
• Experience with electronic health records

Essential Functions, Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing admission assessments upon arrival
• Review hospital discharge documentation and transfer records
• Verify physician orders and ensure timely implementation
• Perform medication reconciliation and communicate discrepancies to the attending physician or medical provider
• Assess residents for immediate nursing needs, including pain management, fall risk, skin integrity, nutrition, and infection prevention
• Initiate individualized care plans
• Complete admission documentation in the electronic medical record accurately and within required timeframes
• Ensure all required regulatory and facility admission documentation is completed
• Communicate admission information to nursing staff, therapy, dietary, pharmacy, social services, activities, and other departments
• Educate residents and families regarding community policies, routines, resident rights, and available services
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, social services, dietary, life enrichment, and other departments to ensure a seamless admission process
• Address questions and concerns with professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness
• Promote a welcoming, resident-centered experience throughout the transition
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing admissions
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Verify completion of required clinical forms, consents, and physician documentation at time of admission

Pay

Min USD $40.00/Hr. Max USD $45.00/Hr.