Admissions Nurse Manager (RN)

Advanced Health Care of Glendale•Glendale, AZ

9d•$43 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse Manager (RN) facilitates the admission of new residents, supports their transition into the facility, and provides high-quality nursing care. The role includes assessing incoming residents, coordinating care and services, completing admission documentation, and communicating with residents and their families. The position is full-time and scheduled Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is performed in person within a medical facility.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
Valid CPR card.
Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing admissions and documentation in skilled nursing facilities.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
Proficiency with basic computer software and electronic medical record systems.
Arizona Fingerprint Card and Arizona TB test.
Ability to work in person with residents and families in a medical setting and across resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist; required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Emotional resilience to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents with complex healthcare needs.
Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork, and assisting with admissions.
Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support the body without fatigue.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an admissions nurse or intake coordinator in a healthcare setting, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care; this experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Assess incoming residents, gather medical histories, evaluate current health status, and identify care needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other team members to develop individualized care plans for new residents.
Explain the admissions process, facility policies, and available services to residents, families, and caregivers.
Complete admission paperwork and obtain required documentation, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records.
Coordinate with departments such as dietary and therapy to arrange assessments and services for new admissions.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, following established medication administration protocols.
Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during admission, and report changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and families and address their questions and concerns.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements concerning admissions, documentation, and resident rights.
Participate in team meetings about resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Assist residents and nursing staff with mobility tasks, including transfers, standing, walking, and positioning for therapy activities.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with the designated work schedule.