Admission Discharge Nurse (Rn/Lpn)

Integritus Healthcare•Leeds, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Monday through Friday 11a-7p position that includes some on-call responsibilities. The primary purpose of this position is to provide preadmission clinical review of patient referrals and to coordinate the discharge process. Linda Manor Extended Care offers high-quality short-term rehabilitation, compassionate long-term care, and specialized dementia care for when care needs progress beyond assisted living.

Requirements

Must possess, a Massachusetts RN or LPN License
Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Responsibilities

Maintains resident census consistent with the admission strategy with Admission Coordinator
Develops good rapport and working relationships with BHCS Liaison; area discharge planners; and appropriate social agencies to promote the facility’s reputation and encourage referrals.
Facilitate and/or direct admission process
Be an advocate and spokesperson for resident concerns
Complete nursing assessment, care plan, and document.
Provide report to nursing staff.
Gather, document and obtain MD order for admission medication list.
Complete medication reconciliation.
Order medications from pharmacy.
Responsible for initiating Medicare forms on admission.
Responsible for consents.
Identify potential room-review for any infection i.e. MRSA, VRE, MDRV ect.
Identify equipment needs
Identify clinical issues
Notify Admissions of decision
Greet resident to appropriate room
Do all assessments for admission process and write nurses note
Develop care plans based on assessments, physician orders
Create C.N.A Care Card
Report on resident to Nurses and C.N.A's
Complete/facilitate discharge planning and discharge process.
Write referral to transferring agencies
Assure patient has a 7 day supply of medications
Observe discharge order obtained and written
Review discharge paper work in place and discharge note