Weekend Admissions Nurse (LVN) — Part-Time

San Joaquin Nursing Center in; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional growth

Job summary

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Admissions Nurse to join our team for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on a part-time basis. The role involves coordinating nursing portions of new resident admissions, completing initial assessments, and ensuring smooth admissions with proper documentation and reconciliation.

Qualified applicants will hold a California nursing license in good standing and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current California nursing license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in admissions in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of medication reconciliation and admission procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to excellent resident care.
• Must be available to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete nursing portions of new resident admissions.
• Perform initial nursing assessments and document residents' conditions.
• Review hospital records, physician orders, medications, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Verify that admission documentation is complete, accurate, and entered promptly.
• Complete medication reconciliation and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate provider.
• Ensure residents and families receive a welcoming and informative admission experience.
• Communicate clinical needs and changes in condition to physicians and nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Assist with developing initial care plans based on residents' individual needs.
• Follow infection-control practices and all applicable facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident health information.

Skills

Nursing

CPR/BLS

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (California)

Job description

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Admissions Nurse to join our team for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on a part-time basis. The role involves coordinating nursing portions of new resident admissions, completing initial assessments, and ensuring smooth admissions with proper documentation and reconciliation.

Qualified applicants will hold a California nursing license in good standing and CPR/BLS certification.