Life Care Centers of America

Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America$92K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's)
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • One year of preferred geriatric nursing experience
  • Current CPR certification upon hire
  • Expert knowledge in field of practice

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage patient care during admissions
  • Communicate assessment findings to the physician
  • Deliver quality nursing care competently
  • Evaluate patient needs and initiate care plans
  • Document and transcribe physician orders accurately
  • Ensure timely communication of orders to staff
  • Chart patient information promptly
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday schedule with evenings off
  • Supportive work environment focused on quality patient care
  • Emphasis on thorough training and compliance
  • Maintaining professional relationships within the team
  • Opportunity for professional growth in geriatric nursing
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $44.50 - $51.64 DOE

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm

Position Summary

The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
  • One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

  • Expert knowledge in field of practice
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
  • Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician
  • Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
  • Evaluate patients' needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
  • Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
  • Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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