Admissions Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Lawrenceville • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

The Admissions Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who delivers quality care to patients during admission and readmission in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The nurse assesses patients, communicates findings to physicians, evaluates care needs, initiates care plans, and ensures physician orders are accurately received, documented, transcribed, communicated, and implemented. The role also involves timely charting, interdisciplinary teamwork, customer service, and assisting with patient evacuation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current throughout employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.
• Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assessment and care to patients during the admissions process.
• Communicate assessment findings effectively to physicians.
• Deliver competent, quality nursing care to patients.
• Evaluate patients’ assessment needs and initiate care plans upon admission and readmission.
• Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders.
• Communicate orders promptly to ensure timely receipt of medications and implementation of orders.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed