Weekend Admissions Nurse

Harmonyhomehealth; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Harmonyhomehealth is seeking a Weekend Admissions Nurse to facilitate the admission of new residents and deliver high-quality nursing care during the transition into our facility.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication with residents and families is essential for a smooth admission experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice (Utah)
• Strong assessment and critical thinking to determine care needs
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and other health team members
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough admissions assessments for new residents and document health history
• Develop individualized care plans with the care team
• Communicate admissions process and facility policies to residents and families
• Complete admission paperwork and collect required records
• Coordinate with dietary, therapy, and other departments for services
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Monitor residents' vital signs during admission and report changes
• Provide emotional support to residents and families during admission
• Ensure regulatory compliance for admission processes and resident rights
• Participate in team meetings and discharge planning as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Assessment & triage

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Clinical nursing skills

Education

RN license

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Full job description

Description: The Weekend Admissions Nurse will be responsible for facilitating the admission process for new residents, ensuring their smooth transition into our facility, and providing high-quality nursing care. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality care to our residents.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the team to develop individualized care plans for new residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers to provide information about the admissions process, facility policies, and available services.
• Complete admission paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records.
• Coordinate with other departments such as dietary, therapy, etc. to arrange for necessary assessments and services for new admissions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, following established medication administration protocols.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during the admission process and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to admission processes documentation, and resident rights.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgements.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing admissions processes and documentation in skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Proficient in basic computer software programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents and their families.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork and assisting with resident admissions.
• Capability to assist residents and other nursing staff with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.