RN Admissions Nurse

Centers Health Care; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking an RN Admissions Nurse to manage admissions, assess residents, and coordinate care plans for new residents and hospital returns. The role supports the Nursing Department under the Director of Nursing and ensures HIPAA-compliant documentation.

The position requires an active NYS RN license and experience in long-term care admissions, with strong clinical assessment and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Active NYS RN license required.
• Experience as Admissions Nurse in long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and work independently.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission assessments and initial plan of care.
• Support Nursing Department per Director of Nursing guidance.
• Coordinate admission process with PRI information and interdisciplinary team.
• Review records and audits for policy adherence.
• Update care plans as resident conditions change.
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Complete documentation and charting timely.
• Complete MDS assessments and related paperwork.
• Oversee and direct resident care when needed.
• Maintain resident privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

NYS RN license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for a RN Admissions Nurse to work in our facility in Syracuse, NY.

11AM-7PM

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete admission assessments for new residents and hospital returns, including starting the initial plan of care.
• Help support and guide the Nursing Department as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Review PRI information and work with the interdisciplinary team to help coordinate the admission process.
• Review resident records and complete audits to make sure facility standards and policies are being followed.
• Review and update resident care plans when there are changes in the resident's condition.
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Complete all required documentation and charting in a timely manner.
• Complete MDS assessments, care plans, and other required paperwork as assigned.
• Help oversee and direct resident care when needed.
• Maintain resident privacy and follow all HIPAA and company confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must have an active and unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous experience working as an Admissions Nurse in a long-term care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to make sound decisions and work independently.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Long-term care experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills.