ADMISSIONS RN

UHS • Raleigh, NC

10d

About The Position

POSITION:
Review medical and clinical referral information for appropriateness of admission. Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers. When requested, collect, and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs. Complete Medication Reconciliation and brief nursing assessment for admitted patients. Receives RN report from referring/receiving facility RN. Administer medication as ordered and monitor for side effects, as needed. . Participate in Emergency Services emergency codes necessary to the department’s safe operation. Assist with communicating patient needs and history via report to RN on receiving inpatient units.
SCHEDULE: Due to the 24/7 environment of the Admissions Department, full-time schedules are subject to change occasionally to meet the needs of patient admissions and referrals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience:
One year inpatient med/surg RN experience preferred
. One year Psychiatric RN (inpatient or outpatient) experience preferred
Licensure/Certification:
Current North Carolina State Registered Nurse License or Multistate License
Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider Level
CPI Certification (provided)
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current North Carolina State Registered Nurse License or Multistate License
• Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider Level
• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

Nice To Haves

• One year inpatient med/surg RN experience preferred
• One year Psychiatric RN (inpatient or outpatient) experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review medical and clinical referral information for appropriateness of admission.
• Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers.
• When requested, collect, and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs.
• Complete Medication Reconciliation and brief nursing assessment for admitted patients.
• Receives RN report from referring/receiving facility RN.
• Administer medication as ordered and monitor for side effects, as needed.
• Participate in Emergency Services emergency codes necessary to the department’s safe operation.
• Assist with communicating patient needs and history via report to RN on receiving inpatient units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree