Admissions Nurse

Duties

Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the team to develop individualized care plans for new residents. Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers to provide information about the admissions process, facility policies, and available services.

Complete admission paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records. Coordinate with other departments, such as dietary and therapy, to arrange for necessary assessments and services for new admissions. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, following established medication administration protocols.

Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during the admission process and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members. Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to admission processes, documentation, and resident rights.

Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Job

Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse License (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state where work is performed. 1 or more years of experience as an admission nurse or intake coordinator in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment. Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing admissions processes and documentation in skilled nursing facilities. Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.

Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion. Proficient in basic computer software programs and electronic medical record systems.

Physical

Requirements

Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents and their families. Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.

Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs. Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork and assisting with resident admissions.

Capability to assist residents and other nursing staff with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities. Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.