Admissions Nurse, RN - LTC

Granville Health System • Oxford, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse (RN) at Brantwood Nursing and Rehab in Oxford, North Carolina, coordinates and facilitates the admission process for residents entering the long-term care facility. The role ensures clinical, regulatory, and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on time, supporting a positive transition for residents and their families.

The nurse performs assessments and evaluations, develops initial care plans, coordinates with interdisciplinary team members and external healthcare providers, and helps ensure compliance with federal, North Carolina, and facility regulations. The role also supports residents and families through orientation and education, monitors newly admitted residents, and contributes to documentation, quality assurance, infection control, and risk management activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Current BLS certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or admissions experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage resident admissions, readmissions, and transfers.
• Complete admission assessments, nursing evaluations, and required documentation upon resident arrival.
• Verify physician orders, medications, treatments, and diagnoses before or upon admission.
• Ensure admission paperwork is completed accurately and filed according to facility policy.
• Obtain and document residents’ medical history, allergies, advance directives, and current health status.
• Develop and implement initial nursing care plans based on assessment findings.
• Communicate resident needs, physician orders, and care requirements to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate services with physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor newly admitted residents for changes in condition and support continuity of care.
• Assist residents and families with orientation to the facility and available services.
• Maintain compliance with federal and North Carolina long-term care regulations.
• Complete admission and resident-care documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities as required.
• Provide support and education to residents and family members.
• Communicate admission status, clinical concerns, and census updates to facility leadership.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of newly admitted residents, including additional assessments needed for Minimum Data Set (MDS) purposes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, when required.
• Identify changes in residents’ conditions and notify physicians and responsible parties as appropriate.
• Participate in infection control, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Shift differentials of $4–$10 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling with weekend hours to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, with various supplemental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• North Carolina Local Government Pension Plan, with a five-year vesting period.
• Ongoing training, certification reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level