Admissions Registered Nurse PRN

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification assistance

Education assistance

Student loan contributions

Continuing education

Team member fitness gym

30% off select meals in cafe during sh

Tobacco-free campus

Job summary

Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse PRN to assess, admit, and transition patients into the appropriate level of care. This role involves initial patient evaluation, verifying medical history, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure timely admissions.

The Admissions Nurse works across departments to support patient outcomes, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in quality improvement while upholding privacy, safety, and infection control

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of nursing experience in an acute care or admissions setting.
• RN licensure (state or compact) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival to determine level of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams for admissions.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance, and records.
• Document admissions in the EMR accurately.
• Support care coordination by initiating orders and tests.
• Participate in quality improvement of the admission process.
• Educate patients about services and post-admission care.
• Ensure privacy, safety, and infection control compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

EMR documentation

Multitasking

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Admissions Registered Nurse PRN

What makes Dupont Hospital a great place to work?

• Excellent patient, physician and team member satisfaction scores
• Concierge care program
• Recognition & Reward program
• Certification assistance
• Education assistance
• Student loan contributions
• Continuing education
• Team member fitness gym
• 30% off select meals in cafe during shift
• Tobacco-free campus

About Us:

Dupont Hospital is a 131-bed acute care hospital designed by physicians with patient-centric care and experience in mind. Accredited by The Joint Commission and part of Lutheran Health Network, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time and to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Dupont Hospital provides a wide range of services to more than 100,000 patients annually in Northern Allen County and surrounding communities.

Dupont Hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services, including cardiology, women's, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging and emergency care. Dupont Hospital was among the first ten in Indiana certified as a Perinatal Center by the Indiana State Department of Health and is also a Level III Obstetric Care Center and a Level III Neonatal Care Center.

Job Summary

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for assessing, admitting, and transitioning patients into the appropriate level of care within the facility. This role involves initial patient evaluation, verification of medical history, and coordination with healthcare teams to ensure timely and accurate patient admissions. The Admissions Nurse works collaboratively across multiple departments to provide seamless patient care and support optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients upon arrival, gathering medical history, current condition, and other relevant information to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, care managers, and other healthcare staff to ensure accurate and timely patient admissions, including necessary documentation and care planning.
• Verifies patient information, including demographics, insurance, and medical records, to ensure compliance with facility admission protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families, providing information about the admission process, care expectations, and patient rights.
• Supports the coordination of care by initiating orders, treatments, and diagnostic tests as appropriate, based on the admission protocol.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all admission activities in the electronic medical record (EMR), adhering to facility standards and regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to the admission process, identifying opportunities for enhancement and contributing to implementation efforts.
• Provides patient education on facility services, treatment plans, and post-admission care to ensure patient understanding and satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including privacy, safety, and infection control, during the admission process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills to facilitate appropriate patient placement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for accurate patient documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required