Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an RN Admissions Nurse to supervise and coordinate patient care during admissions in a post-acute setting. You will assess patients, communicate with physicians, and ensure timely order processing while maintaining high patient safety standards.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing diploma, and CPR certification; geriatric experience is preferred. This PRN, hourly position supports the admissions team and collaborates across disciplines to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
• Currently licensed/registered as RN in the applicable state.
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on admission assessment care to patients.
• Communicate assessment findings with the physician clearly.
• Deliver quality nursing care and initiate plans at admission/readmission.
• Receive, document, and transcribe physician orders accurately.
• Ensure timely communication of orders to obtain medications.
• Document properly and maintain patient records.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with physicians

Patient safety

Education

Nursing diploma (ADN/BSN)

Active RN license in state

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Minimum: 40 Shift: Days

Position Summary

The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
• Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Evaluate patients’ needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
• Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
• Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language