Admission Registered Nurse (RN)

Centers Health Care; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Glens Falls, NY is hiring an RN Admissions Nurse to initiate admission assessments, develop initial care plans, and coordinate the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires an active NYS RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and leadership ability. You'll audit records, participate in discharge planning, and ensure HIPAA confidentiality in a 120-bed facility that is part of Centers Health Care Consortium.

Qualifications

• Must have an active / unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse License
• Prior experience as an admissions nurse in LTC settings
• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Ability to make good independent decisions
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Long-Term Care experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Initiate admission assessments on new Residents / hospital returns and initiate initial care plan.
• Assist with the development and direction of the Nursing Department as directed by the DON.
• Review PRIs and coordinate all components of the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Auditing records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Participate in discharge planning when necessary.
• Review and evaluate Residents’ care plans when conditions warrant a change.
• Perform required charting according to policy / procedure.

Skills

NY State RN License

Clinical assessment

Independent decision making

Leadership and supervision

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Glens Falls Center is hiring a RN Admissions Nurse in Glens Falls, NY.

Duties Include:

• Initiate admission assessments on new Residents / hospital returns & initiates initial care plan.
• Assist with the development & direction of the Nursing Department as directed by the DON.
• Review PRI's & coordinate all components of the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for auditing records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Will participate in discharge planning when necessary.
• Review & evaluate Residents’ care plans when conditions warrant a change as necessary.
• Perform required charting according to policy / procedure.
• Complete MDS, care plans and other documents as assigned.
• Maintain the confidentially of all Resident information as per HIPAA and Corporate guidelines.
• May be assigned to supervise or direct Resident care as necessary.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have an active / unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse License
• Prior experience as an admissions nurse in LTC settings
• Should have excellent clinical assessment skills
• Ability to make good independent decisions
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Long-Term Care Experience Preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About us:

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the border of Warren and Washington Counties. Our mission at Glens Falls Center is to provide the finest rehabilitation and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal, and good outcomes are our daily measure of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for all. Glens Falls Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V