Admissions Nurse: Care Transition Specialist

UNC Health; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,708,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Rex SNF Apex in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated admissions coordinator to streamline the patient admission experience into a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will assess patient needs, coordinate with the admitting physician, and ensure accurate documentation and smooth transitions for patients and families.

Responsibilities include reviewing discharge summaries, setting up initial admission orders, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement a baseline plan of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Must have NC RN licensure and BCLS.
• Prefer one year of skilled nursing facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the admission process from patient arrival to facility care.
• Reviews discharge summaries and sets up initial admission orders.
• Assesses patient condition including biophysical and psychosocial needs.
• Ensures admission paperwork and consents are complete and accurate.
• Documents patient status according to unit procedures.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create a baseline care plan.
• Initiates a patient education plan as needed.
• Provides report and handoff to unit staff after admission.
• Maintains required education per nursing board.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Epic eMAR

Job description

UNC Health Rex SNF Apex in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated admissions coordinator to streamline the patient admission experience into a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will assess patient needs, coordinate with the admitting physician, and ensure accurate documentation and smooth transitions for patients and families.

Responsibilities include reviewing discharge summaries, setting up initial admission orders, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement a baseline plan of