Admissions Nurse

Location: Woodbury, CT |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, evening shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday) |
Compensation: Determined during the interview process based on license type, clinical experience, and leadership background

An established, mission-driven senior living and healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Admissions Nurse (RN) to oversee and streamline clinical intake for incoming residents. This evening-shift role coordinates directly with hospital discharge planners, attending physicians, facility leadership, and families to ensure safe, seamless transitions into the center, focusing on incoming clinical assessments, medication reconciliation, and initial electronic chart setups so floor staff can concentrate on direct resident care.

• Lead clinical intake and onboarding procedures for all incoming admissions during the evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Conduct initial nursing assessments, skin evaluations, and comprehensive admission documentation upon resident arrival
• Reconcile hospital discharge summaries, attending physician orders, and pharmacy profiles to ensure immediate medication continuity
• Partner closely with hospital discharge planners, interdisciplinary care teams, and resident families to prepare room setups and specialized clinical equipment
• Initiate preliminary individualized care plans and communicate critical resident needs to on-duty nursing supervisors
• Orient new residents and families to facility policies, care team structures, and clinical routines to ease transition anxiety

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., Point Click Care ) for accurate, rapid chart initiation
• Exceptional organizational, clinical prioritization, and interpersonal skills to build trust quickly with families and hospital representatives
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verification, health clearances, and drug screening

• 1 to 2 years of nursing experience within a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehabilitation environment preferred
• Prior experience handling admissions, hospital discharge coordination, or unit management/desk nursing is highly desirable

• Medical, dental & insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options; 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions, with an additional 1% match possibly available based on eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal & sick time, accrued based on length of service
• 6 paid holidays
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
• Tuition/course reimbursement up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees, subject to approval
• Weekly pay
• Employee well-being & support resources

This is an opportunity to set a high standard of clinical excellence from day one, leading seamless resident transitions while partnering closely with hospital teams, physicians, and families in a full-time, direct-hire position.