Admissions Nurse

Software Placement Group; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & insurance benefits

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid Time Off

6 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks an Admissions Nurse (RN) in Connecticut to oversee clinical intake for incoming residents during the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift. You will coordinate with hospital discharge planners, physicians, leadership, and families to ensure safe transitions, focusing on assessments, medication reconciliation, and initial electronic chart setups so floor staff can focus on resident care.

The ideal candidate holds an active CT RN license, has EMR experience (PointClickCare), strong

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted CT RN license.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (e.g., PointClickCare).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass background checks, CT nursing license verification, health clearances, and drug screening.
• Preferred: 1–2 years nursing experience in SNF/LTC or sub-acute settings.
• Preferred: prior admissions or discharge coordination experience.

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EMR experience

Communication with families

Time management

Education

RN license CT

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Location: Woodbury, CT | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, evening shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday) | Compensation: Determined during the interview process based on license type, clinical experience, and leadership background

Overview

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. This evening-shift role coordinates directly with hospital discharge planners, attending physicians, facility leadership, and families to ensure safe, seamless transitions into the center, focusing on incoming clinical assessments, medication reconciliation, and initial electronic chart setups so floor staff can concentrate on direct resident care.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for accurate, rapid chart initiation
• Exceptional organizational, clinical prioritization, and interpersonal skills to build trust quickly with families and hospital representatives
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verification, health clearances, and drug screening

Preferred qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of nursing experience within a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehabilitation environment preferred
• Prior experience handling admissions, hospital discharge coordination, or unit management/desk nursing is highly desirable

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental & insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options; 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions, with an additional 1% match possibly available based on eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal & sick time, accrued based on length of service
• 6 paid holidays
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, accruing 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

Why this role

This is an opportunity to set a high standard of clinical excellence from day one, leading seamless resident transitions while partnering closely with hospital teams, physicians, and families in a full-time, direct-hire position.