Admissions Nurse (RN)
On-siteSharonville, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs. Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, while completing admission paperwork including consent forms and insurance information. Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding facility policies and available services, and coordinate with dietary and therapy departments for necessary assessments. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor vital signs, and report any changes to the healthcare team. Provide emotional support and reassurance during the admission process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Participate in team meetings to discuss care plans and progress.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse License (RN) in the state where work is performed
- CPR Card
- 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
- Self starter
- Good time management skills
- 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
- Ability 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
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