Admissions RN: LTC Care & Transition Leader

Centers-Health-Care; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to manage admissions and initial care planning for residents in Glens Falls, NY. The role involves coordinating with the interdepartmental team, reviewing care plans, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include developing and directing the admissions process, auditing records for standards, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Active NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Prior admissions experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills required.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Initiate admission assessments for new residents and hospital returns and initiate initial care plans.
• Assist in development and direction of the Nursing Department as directed by the DON.
• Review PRI's and coordinate all admission components with the interdisciplinary team.
• Audit records for facility standards compliance.
• Participate in discharge planning when needed.
• Review and adjust residents’ care plans as conditions change.
• Complete charting, MDS, care plans and related documents per policy.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and corporate guidelines.
• May supervise or direct resident care as assigned.

Skills

NYS RN License

Admissions nursing

Clinical assessment

Independent decision making

Leadership/Supervisory

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

RN degree or nursing diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to manage admissions and initial care planning for residents in Glens Falls, NY. The role involves coordinating with the interdepartmental team, reviewing care plans, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include developing and directing the admissions process, auditing records for standards, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.