Admissions Nurse

KingRecruitingServices; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being resources

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking an Admissions Nurse (RN) for a Connecticut senior living and healthcare organization. The role oversees evening clinical intake, initial assessments, medication reconciliation, and rapid EMR chart setup to enable floor staff to focus on direct resident care.

The position coordinates with discharge planners, physicians, leadership, and families to ensure safe transitions with a high standard of clinical excellence. Evening shift, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Connecticut required.
• Minimum 1–2 years nursing experience in SNF/LTC or sub-acute rehab preferred.
• Experience handling admissions, discharge coordination, or desk nursing desirable.
• Hands-on EMR experience for rapid chart initiation (e.g., PointClickCare).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills with families and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening clinical intake and onboarding for admissions (3:00 PM–11:00 PM).
• Conduct initial nursing assessments and admission documentation for new residents.
• Reconcile discharge summaries, orders, and pharmacy profiles to ensure medication continuity.
• Collaborate with discharge planners, care teams, and families to set up rooms and equipment.
• Develop preliminary individualized care plans and communicate needs to on-duty supervisors.
• Orient residents and families to policies and routines to ease transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Clinical prioritization

Tools

PointClickCare

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.