RN Admissions Nurse
About The Position
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing has an opportunity for an Admissions Nurse to join their team. Must be a Registered Nurse to apply. The Admission Nurse is responsible for admitting all new patients to the facility while ensuring the nursing operational standards of the facility are met. Must have strong communication skills. Comply with all state requirements and facility policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to the individualized needs. Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and or physicians.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse to apply.
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Comply with all state requirements and facility policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
- Have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to the individualized needs.
- Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and or physicians.
Nice To Haves
- SigmaCare experience
- LTC/STR experience
- MDS language knowledge
- Good Assessment Skills
Responsibilities
- Completes all paperwork for the Nursing Admission Assessment.
- Enters all data into Electronic Medical Record.
- Obtains orders from MD and ensures accuracy of Admission Orders in EMR.
- Completes the Admission Nursing Note.
- Completes the Fall Risk Assessment and interventions care plans as indicated (sensors, alarms, etc).
- Completes the Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment / Braden Scale. If high risk ensures all preventative measures are implemented.
- Obtain consents: Pneumovax / Flu and places in the patients’ chart.
- Ensures Initial/Interim Care plans are put in place. Fall Risk, Skin Alt-Potential, Pain-specific resident conditions (pressure ulcer, post-op, infection, etc).
- Administers 1st dose of PPD within 24 hrs and records on Immunization Record and Med sheet.
- Ensures all paperwork for the admission is complete and signed off on.
- Ensures that all follow-up consults are created for the Unit Secretary to schedule in a timely fashion.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Competitive Salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
