Admission Coordinator RN/LPN

Admissions Nurse LPN/RN

The Center at Lowry is looking for a full time Admissions Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is a quick thinker and creative looking for new ways to improve the lives of the patients we serve. Have strong leadership skills to be an additional support system for the floor staff. If you're looking for a fun and exciting work place working alongside other professionals wanting to make a difference then look no further. Apply online or come by and see us. We look forward to meeting you

About Us:

The Center at Lowry is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Job Summary: The Admissions Nurse is responsible processing new admissions,  assisting with bringing in new admissions, and communicating with the management team to provide exceptional care admission experience to our patients. The Admission nurse provides clinical oversight to fellow nurses as well as conducting audits seen fit by the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions:

· Complete the new admission process  thoroughly, and Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any       other pertinent information to prepare for arrival.

· Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed

· Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively

· Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures

· Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate

· Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice

· Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights

· Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements

· Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

· Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations

· Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s admission plan as appropriate

· Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the patient

· Review care plan, and all orders to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. 

Qualifications

Specific Requirements

· Active LPN or RN license

-Active CPR card

· Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check

Salary : $37 - $48