Admissions Nurse (RN)

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing has an opportunity for an Admissions Nurse to join their team

Must be a Registered Nurse to apply.

We offer excellent benefits!

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Competitive Salary

Shift available: M-F 3pm-11pm

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

• 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.

The ideal candidate will have SigmaCare experience

LTC/STR experience

MDS language knowledge

Good Assessment Skills Required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50-55 per hour