Charge RN & Inpatient Admissions Lead

Oneida-Healthcare; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care in Oneida, NY is seeking a Charge RN/Admission Nurse to manage inpatient admissions under the Director of Nursing. You will ensure accurate, current patient data capture at admission to strengthen the EHR.

Responsibilities include documenting medical history, allergies, meds, and directives; coordinating with physicians and ancillary staff; and assisting discharge planning while maintaining patient confidentiality and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of medical/surgical or long-term care nursing experience.
• Experience with computerized admission processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all inpatient admissions and ensure accurate documentation per admission policy.
• Complete and update patient information including medical history, allergies, medications, and clinical conditions.
• Verify completeness of information regarding patient Advance Directives and EHR documentation.
• Initiate isolation requirements and safety measures based on patient history or condition.
• Review physician admission orders and ensure timely action.
• Obtain complete lists of medications and allergies through communication with physicians and pharmacies.
• Assist in discharge planning with patients, families, and care team.
• Communicate patient needs to the charge nurse and ensure smooth handoff to the patient’s nurse.
• Evaluate admissions completed by off-shift nurses and provide feedback for improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care in Oneida, NY is seeking a Charge RN/Admission Nurse to manage inpatient admissions under the Director of Nursing. You will ensure accurate, current patient data capture at admission to strengthen the EHR.

Responsibilities include documenting medical history, allergies, meds, and directives; coordinating with physicians and ancillary staff; and assisting discharge planning while maintaining patient confidentiality and high-quality care.