RN Admissions Nurse (RN) at GLP Transit

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Communication, Medication Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Management, Interpersonal Skills, Patient Advocacy, Medical Documentation, Vital Signs Monitoring, Crisis Management, Long-term Care

Industry

Description

Description The RN Admissions Nurse is responsible for facilitating the admission process for new residents, ensuring their smooth transition into our facility, and providing high-quality nursing care. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality care to our residents. Schedule: Full-Time, Weekends; Weekdays, On-call, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Primary Responsibilities and 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 Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and CPR in the state where work is performed. 1 or more years of nurse management experience. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities. Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor. Physical Requirements: Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist. Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed. Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs. Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed. Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. The 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.

Responsibilities

The RN Admissions Nurse facilitates the admission process for new residents by conducting health assessments and developing individualized care plans. They coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and families to ensure a smooth transition and high-quality nursing care.