ADMISSIONS RN
About The Position
The Admissions Nurse position will work closely with Intake and unit staff to coordinate and facilitate the safe and efficient admission of patients accepted to the facility. The Admissions Nurse will perform level of care assessments on walk-in patients and nursing assessments on direct admit patients. The Admissions Nurse will use the EMR system and admission packet to complete necessary intake documentation and consents as well as conduct thorough assessments of new patients including gathering detailed medical and psychiatric histories, current medications, allergies, and legal status. The Admissions Nurse will coordinate with intake, the psychiatrist, and unit nurse to ensure all appropriate precautions are ordered, proper documentation is in place, and all relevant information is passed on to the receiving nurse to ensure a safe handoff of all incoming patients.
Requirements
- Michigan RN license
- Hospital experience required
- Willing to work evenings/nights/weekend rotation
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with an EMR
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric hospital experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate the safe and efficient admission of patients
- Perform level of care assessments on walk-in patients
- Perform nursing assessments on direct admit patients
- Use the EMR system and admission packet to complete necessary intake documentation and consents
- Conduct thorough assessments of new patients including gathering detailed medical and psychiatric histories, current medications, allergies, and legal status
- Coordinate with intake, the psychiatrist, and unit nurse to ensure all appropriate precautions are ordered, proper documentation is in place, and all relevant information is passed on to the receiving nurse to ensure a safe handoff of all incoming patients
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
