Admissions Nurse Manager (RN)

Advanced Health Care of Glendale•Glendale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Admissions Nurse facilitates the admission process for new residents, supporting their transition into the facility and providing high-quality nursing care. The role includes assessing incoming residents, coordinating care and services, communicating with residents and families, completing admission documentation, and ensuring compliance with admission-related regulations and resident rights. The position is full-time and scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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 with a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively 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 in a medical setting and in 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, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
Emotional resilience and ability 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 assist residents and nursing staff with mobility, including transfers, standing or walking assistance, and positioning for therapy activities.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the designated work schedule.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support the body without tiring.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents, including gathering medical history, assessing current health status, and identifying 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 prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition, and report changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and families, addressing their questions and concerns.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to admissions, documentation, and resident rights.
Participate in team meetings concerning resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.