Admissions RN - Seamless Patient Onboarding

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to appropriate care levels within the facility. You will perform initial evaluations, verify histories, and coordinate with care teams to ensure timely admissions and accurate documentation.

You will collaborate across departments, initiate orders as needed, document in EMR, and contribute to quality improvement while educating patients on admission processes and services.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nursing experience in an acute care or admissions setting.
• Active RN license in the state of Indiana or a compact state.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and patient data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and determine level of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, care managers and staff to ensure timely admissions.
• Verify demographics, insurance, and medical records to follow admission protocols.
• Document admissions in the EMR and maintain accurate records.
• Support care coordination by initiating orders and tests as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

Care coordination

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to appropriate care levels within the facility. You will perform initial evaluations, verify histories, and coordinate with care teams to ensure timely admissions and accurate documentation.

You will collaborate across departments, initiate orders as needed, document in EMR, and contribute to quality improvement while educating patients on admission processes and services.