Admissions RN - Long-Term Care & Care Planning

Centers Health Care; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Glens Falls, NY is hiring an RN Admissions Nurse to initiate admission assessments, develop initial care plans, and coordinate the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires an active NYS RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and leadership ability. You'll audit records, participate in discharge planning, and ensure HIPAA confidentiality in a 120-bed facility that is part of Centers Health Care Consortium.

Qualifications

• Must have an active / unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse License
• Prior experience as an admissions nurse in LTC settings
• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Ability to make good independent decisions
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Long-Term Care experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Initiate admission assessments on new Residents / hospital returns and initiate initial care plan.
• Assist with the development and direction of the Nursing Department as directed by the DON.
• Review PRIs and coordinate all components of the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Auditing records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Participate in discharge planning when necessary.
• Review and evaluate Residents’ care plans when conditions warrant a change.
• Perform required charting according to policy / procedure.

Skills

NY State RN License

Clinical assessment

Independent decision making

Leadership and supervision

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Glens Falls, NY is hiring an RN Admissions Nurse to initiate admission assessments, develop initial care plans, and coordinate the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires an active NYS RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and leadership ability. You'll audit records, participate in discharge planning, and ensure HIPAA confidentiality in a 120-bed facility that is part of Centers Health Care Consortium.