Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Nurse Full-Time

Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for an RN Admissions Nurse

The hours of this position are 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

We are offering a Sign-on Bonus!

We have an excellent benefits package.

The Admission Nurse is responsible for admitting all new patients to the facility while ensuring the nursing operational standards of the facility are met.

LTC/STR experience

MDS language knowledge

Good Assessment Skills Required

Must have strong communication skills.
Comply with all state requirements and facility policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to the individualized needs.
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and or physicians.
Completes all paperwork for the Nursing Admission Assessment.
Enters all data into Electronic Medical Record.
Obtains orders from MD and ensures accuracy of Admission Orders in EMR.
Completes the Admission Nursing Note.
Completes the Fall Risk Assessment and interventions care plans as indicated (sensors, alarms, etc).
Completes the Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment / Braden Scale. If high risk ensures all preventative measures are implemented.
Obtain consents: Pneumovax / Flu and places in the patients’ chart.
Ensures Initial/Interim Care plans are put in place. Fall Risk, Skin Alt-Potential, Pain-specific resident conditions (pressure ulcer, post-op, infection, etc).
Administers 1st dose of PPD within 24 hrs and records on Immunization Record and Med sheet.
Ensures all paperwork for the admission is complete and signed off on.
Ensures that all follow-up consults are created for the Unit Secretary to schedule in a timely fashion.
Reports to the RN Supervisor on duty.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical setting:

Long term care
Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:

Evening shift
Weekly schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location