Admissions Nurse

Henderson Group Recruiting; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) plan

Weekly pay

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being resources

Job summary

Henderson Group in Connecticut seeks an Admissions Nurse (RN) to oversee and streamline clinical intake for incoming residents. This evening shift focuses on admissions, chart setup, and cross‑team coordination to ensure smooth transitions into the center.

Responsibilities include initial nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with hospital discharge planners, physicians, and families. This is a full‑time, on-site role with direct‑hire status.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut RN license
• Experience in SNF/LTC/sub-acute rehab preferred
• Admissions/discharge coordination experience is desirable
• Hands-on EMR experience for quick chart initiation
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with families and hospitals

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical intake and onboarding for evening admissions (3–11 PM)
• Conduct initial nursing assessments and admission documentation
• Reconcile discharge summaries and orders for medication continuity
• Coordinate with discharge planners, care teams, and families for room setup and equipment
• Initiate preliminary care plans and communicate needs to on-duty supervisors
• Orient residents and families to policies and routines

Skills

RN

Evening shift

Family communication

Education

Connecticut RN licensure

Tools

EMR: 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.