Admissions Nurse

Htprof; Woodbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Paid Time Off (PTO)

6 paid holidays

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave

Tuition/course reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Htprof is a mission-driven senior living and healthcare organization in Connecticut seeking an Admissions Nurse (RN) to oversee clinical intake for incoming residents during the evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

The role coordinates with discharge planners, physicians, families, and leadership to ensure safe transitions, medication reconciliation, and rapid chart setup, enabling staff to focus on resident care from day one.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in CT.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience in SNF/LTC/sub-acute rehab preferred.
• Prior admissions or discharge coordination experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on EMR experience with PointClickCare for chart initiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening clinical intake and onboarding for admissions.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments and documentation on arrival.
• Reconcile hospital discharge summaries and orders for continuity.
• Coordinate with discharge planners, care teams, and families.
• Initiate preliminary care plans and inform nursing supervisors.
• Orient residents and families to policies and routines.

Skills

RN License CT

EMR Proficiency

Admissions Experience

Communication Skills

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

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
• 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

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.