Admissions Nurse RN

American Senior Communities, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv wage access

PTO and holidays

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonus

Wellness support

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an Admission Nurse (RN) at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart, IN. This management-oriented role runs 10am–6pm with on-call rotation and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a community-focused setting.

The RN will coordinate resident care across shifts, monitor new admissions, and support discharge planning while upholding CARE values and HIPAA requirements. Licensed RN in Indiana and geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Indiana RN license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care between shifts to ensure continuity of care and communicate with the care team.
• Monitor admissions to ensure appropriate care plan interventions.
• Oversee evening admissions and transitions to the health care community.
• Coordinate and manage evening/weekend discharges.
• Provide education and training to direct care givers on changes in condition.
• Monitor residents with falls or new/worsening behaviors to maintain continuity of care.

Education

Indiana Registered Nurse license

Job description

East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | EC02
1900 Jeanwood Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

Description

Admission Nurse - RN (Registered Nurse)

Management Opportunity - 10am-6pm

On Call Rotation

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

Resident Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN)

Essential Position Functions

• Coordinates resident care between shifts to ensure continuity of care, and exercises discretion when change of
  care is needed and communicates accordingly to those involved in the care of the resident(s).
• Monitors new admissions to ensure appropriate care plan interventions are in place and consistent from shift to
  shift.
• Ensure evening admissions are effectively transitioned into health care community and that all resident needs
  are met during first few hours or care.
• Coordinates and manages evening and/or weekend discharges to ensure that appropriate interventions have been
  implemented and that if a discharge must take place that it happens in a manner that is conducive to the health
  and well being of the resident.
• Provides education and training to direct care givers of residents experiencing changes in condition to ensure continuity of care from shift to shift.
• Monitors resident experiencing changes in condition; residents that have experienced a recent fall; residents
  with new or worsening behaviors; residents that require increased nursing time related to medications/treatment
  changes to ensure continuity of care from shift to shift.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in the daily functions of clinical services as directed by the DNS. This includes, but is not limited to, rotating weekend call, assisting with daily follow-through of resident change of
  condition reports, supervision of resident dining service, assisting with resident complaint investigation and resolution, investigation of abuse allegations, etc.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.
• Complies with the facilities privacy practices/procedures and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by
  HIPAA related to resident and employee records, to include but not limited to information accessed through any
  company web-based system and/or electronic medical records.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the residents we serve.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the
  Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided, used, and maintained.
  Note: Essential job functions are subject to modification/change as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• Earn some of the best wages in the market!
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday withPayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsoredscholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?

• Making a difference in the lives of the employees we serve by providing them excellent customer service
• Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.
• Coordinate resident care between shifts to ensure continuity of care, and exercises discretion when change of care is needed and communicates accordingly to those involved in the care of the resident(s).
• Monitors new admissions to ensure appropriate care plan interventions are in place and consistent from shift to shift.
• Coordinates and manages evening and/or weekend discharges to ensure that appropriate interventions have been implemented and that if a discharge must take place that it happens in a manner that is conducive to the health and well being of the resident.
• Provides education and training to direct care givers of residents experiencing changes in condition to ensure continuity of care from shift to shift.

Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in Geriatric or Gerontology couples with a minimum of one year experience as a Departmental Manager of a Long-Term Care.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred

Licensed Position or better in xxProvider Trust LIc Verification.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Registered Nurse

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