Admission Nurse

Position Title: Admission Nurse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Post Acute Unit Nurse Manager

SUPERVISES: None

DEPARTMENT: Health Center Nursing Services

COMPANY: MHS/The Overlook - Charlton Campus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admission Nurse implements the interdisciplinary resident care plan by providing excellent direct care.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prior to the resident/patient arrival, review incoming hospital documentation from admission department for potential new patient.
• Review patient’s medical history and hospital discharge status for comparison at time of admission.
• Upon arrival greet and welcome resident/patient. Educate them on the Call don’t Fall program.
• Ensure signing of regulatory consents as appropriate.
• Initiate and work to complete the admission checklist.
• Perform assessments (skin, wound, elopement, etc.) as appropriate and establish aligning initial care plans.
• Resident/patient review and reconcile patient’s orders.
• Communicate with nursing, rehab services, social services, dietary, and pharmacy team.
• Communicate any appointments or schedule procedures that are occurring during post-acute stay.
• Ensure completion of the initial care plan and communicate to team members according to their licensure experience, and expertise.
• Initiate MDS section GG; 3 Day Assessment Period Data collection Tool, on day of admission for regulatory compliance.
• Adheres to facility policies and standards of care.
• Participates in care delivery by providing medications and treatments and other nursing tasks as assigned.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process as indicated.
• Documents care and files reports as required.
• Will participate in weekend nurse on-call rotation.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the unit manager or Director of Nurses Services.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN or RN in Massachusetts - required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant nursing experience - required
• Current CPR certification - required
• Knowledge of standard nursing practice, state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act
  
  
  

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