ADMISSION DISCHARGE NURSE (RN/LPN)

Berkshire Healthcare•Manchester, NH

58d•$35 - $49

About The Position

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Ask about how we can pay for your LPN or associate level RN program. Integritus Healthcare wants you! SIGN ON BONUS - $7,500 Salary Range RN: $35.00 - $49.00/hr. The primary purpose of this position is to provide preadmission clinical review of patient referrals and to coordinate the discharge process.

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.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as to be willing to handle residents, staff and visitors based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

Responsibilities

Maintains resident census consistent with the admission strategy with Admission Coordinator
Develops good rapport and working relationships with Integritus 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