Admissions RN - Fast-Track Admissions & Care Planning

Ventura Services Florida; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse FT Days to lead patient admissions, plan, organize, and evaluate care interventions to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes. You will support staff, patient, and family education to optimize health status.

Essential duties include assessing new patients within 8 hours of admission, initiating treatment plans, administering nursing care, coordinating with the Treatment Team, and ensuring safe medication

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Louisiana.
• Minimum 1 year recent medical-surgical or psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current nursing principles and practices.
• Able to problem-solve and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient assessment/treatment by accessing new patients within 8 hours of admission and initiating treatment plans.
• Screens patients for inpatient criteria and obtains admission orders.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and treating physicians.
• Manages medication administration and handling of medications.
• Reports medication errors in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse FT Days to lead patient admissions, plan, organize, and evaluate care interventions to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes. You will support staff, patient, and family education to optimize health status.

Essential duties include assessing new patients within 8 hours of admission, initiating treatment plans, administering nursing care, coordinating with the Treatment Team, and ensuring safe medication