RN Admissions Nurse

Director of Admissions & Discharge Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description:

The Admissions & Discharge Nurse is responsible for admitting and discharging all new patients to and from the facility while ensuring the nursing operational standards of the facility are met.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for potential residents

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to review medical histories and care needs

• Assist in developing individualized care plans for new admissions

• Coordinate and communicate care plans with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

• Educate residents and families about facility services, procedures, and care expectations

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during the admission process

• Assess patients and families for post discharge needs; inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources and preferences related to home care services.

• Coordinate and facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients and arrange follow-up care as appropriate.

• Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and others related to discharge planning; coordinate with social service personnel to provide services needed.

• Document findings, discharge plans and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as required.

• Acts as an educational resource and provide consultation to hospital medical personnel regarding discharge planning process and applicable federal, state, and local regulation; identify benefits, implications and limitations of home care as appropriate.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding the planning and implementation of patient care; facilitate communication and problem solving related to discharge planning

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Requirements:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required

• Must have up to date MMR vaccination & phsysical

• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills

Per diem considered until permanent placement is found

Preferred hours are 12 p.m.

- 8 p.m. ; 1 p.m.

- 9 p.m. or 2 p.m.

- 10 p.m.

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