Admissions Nurse

Kingfisher Recruiting; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Paid Time Off (PTO)

6 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Tuition/course reimbursement

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an Admissions Nurse (RN) in Connecticut for an evening, on-site role (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Friday). You will oversee clinical intake, initial assessments, and medication continuity, coordinating with hospital staff and families to ensure smooth transitions for new residents.

Your responsibilities include completing admission documentation, coordinating with discharge planners, and initiating care plans while maintaining high clinical standards from day one.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• 1–2 years nursing experience in SNF/LTC or sub-acute rehab.
• Experience with admissions, discharge coordination, or unit desk nursing.
• Hands-on EMR experience (PointClickCare) for rapid chart initiation.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills with families and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening admissions intake and onboarding during the evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).
• Conduct initial nursing assessments and admission documentation upon resident arrival.
• Reconcile hospital discharge summaries, attending physician orders, and pharmacy profiles to ensure immediate medication continuity.
• Partner with discharge planners, interdisciplinary care teams, and families to prepare room setups and specialized clinical equipment.
• Initiate preliminary individualized care plans and communicate critical resident needs to on-duty nursing supervisors.
• Orient new residents and families to facility policies, care team structures, and clinical routines.

Skills

Admissions coordination

Nursing assessments

Communication skills

Clinical onboarding

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure CT

Tools

PointClickCare EMR

Job description

Admissions Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

Schedule: Evening Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

An established, mission-driven senior living and healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Admissions Nurse (RN) to oversee and streamline clinical intake for incoming residents.

Specializing in evening admissions (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM), this role coordinates directly with hospital discharge planners, attending physicians, facility leadership, and families to ensure safe, seamless transitions into the center. By focusing specifically on incoming clinical assessments, medication reconciliation, and initial electronic chart setups, you enable floor staff to focus on direct resident care while setting a high standard of clinical excellence from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical intake and onboarding procedures for all incoming admissions during the evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Conduct initial nursing assessments, skin evaluations, and comprehensive admission documentation upon resident arrival
• Reconcile hospital discharge summaries, attending physician orders, and pharmacy profiles to ensure immediate medication continuity
• Partner closely with hospital discharge planners, interdisciplinary care teams, and resident families to prepare room setups and specialized clinical equipment
• Initiate preliminary individualized care plans and communicate critical resident needs to on-duty nursing supervisors
• Orient new residents and families to facility policies, care team structures, and clinical routines to ease transition anxiety

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of nursing experience within a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehabilitation environment preferred
• Admissions Capability: Prior experience handling admissions, hospital discharge coordination, or unit management/desk nursing is highly desirable
• EMR Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for accurate, rapid chart initiation
• Communication: Exceptional organizational, clinical prioritization, and interpersonal skills to build trust quickly with families and hospital representatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental & insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options. 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions. Additional 1% retirement match may be available based on eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – includes vacation, personal & sick time, with accrual based on length of service
• 6 paid holidays
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
• Tuition/course reimbursement – up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees, subject to approval
• Weekly pay
• Employee well-being & support resources

Note on Compensation

Final compensation will be determined during the interview process based on license type, depth of clinical experience, and leadership background.

Note on Hiring Requirements

All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verifications, health clearances, and drug screenings.

Note on Employment Status

The position outlined above represents a full-time, direct-hire clinical nursing position.