Admissions Nurse: Guide Patients to Optimal Care

The Orthopedic Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to the correct level of care. You will perform initial evaluations, verify medical history, and coordinate with care teams to ensure timely admissions.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, communicating with patients and families, initiating orders, supporting care planning, and participating in quality improvement related to the admission process.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nursing experience in an acute care or admissions setting

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessment and verifies medical history.
• Coordinates admissions with physicians and care teams.
• Documents admissions in EMR accurately and timely.
• Explains admission process and patient rights to families.
• Maintains compliance with privacy, safety, and infection control

Skills

Nursing

EMR Proficiency

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

RN License

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

The Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to the correct level of care. You will perform initial evaluations, verify medical history, and coordinate with care teams to ensure timely admissions.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, communicating with patients and families, initiating orders, supporting care planning, and participating in quality improvement related to the admission process.