Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)

Cottesmore of Life Care • Gig Harbor, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance, and short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. The care is collaborative and interdisciplinary, involving nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together. The facilities serve a diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
• Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in field of practice.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others.
• Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process.
• Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician.
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Evaluate patients’ needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission.
• Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders.
• Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Vacation
• 6 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Paid sick leave beginning on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement (Subject to company policy and approval).
• Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
• Toll Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree