Admissions Nurse RN

Hour Available

• Monday - Friday
  • 11:00am - 7:00pm

1055 E Grand Ave Lindenhurst IL 60046

Position Summary

The Admission Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing the admission process for new residents entering the skilled nursing community. This role ensures accurate clinical assessments physician order implementation medication reconciliation and effective communication with residents families and providers. This role ensures all admissions meet regulatory and ministry requirements.

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 (EMR) 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state

Experience: 2 years of Nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• 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

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