What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Nurse position at West Tennessee Post-Acute?
Why Join us?
At West Tennessee Post-Acute, our team is committed to creating a supportive, patient-centered environment where both residents and staff can thrive.
If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care and being part of a compassionate and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents!
About the Position
As an Admission Nurse, you will facilitate a seamless transition for patients entering our facility. Your role includes conducting assessments, coordinating care, and delivering exceptional support to both patients and their families. Your expertise will help ensure that each patient's admission process is smooth and welcoming.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in interviewing residents and guardians, obtaining required information and signatures.
- Support the orientation program for residents and staff in line with policies and procedures.
- Admit residents and prepare identification records, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Maintain an accurate record of available beds and manage admissions, transfers, and discharges accordingly.
- Document incidents and file reports as required, ensuring proper record-keeping.
- Obtain necessary signatures for permits and authorizations from residents or guardians.
- Maintain an updated listing of new residents, including their care levels and room assignments, and share this with relevant personnel.
- Collect and check admission papers, forwarding them to appropriate departments.
- Notify nursing staff upon resident arrival to ensure proper escort to assigned rooms.
- Explain billing procedures, room rates, and resident care processes to residents and guardians.
- Maintain resident records and registries as directed, including admission and discharge logs.
- Stay informed about Medicare and Medicaid regulations affecting admissions and discharges.
- Oversee daily and monthly census reports and ensure current records of residents are maintained.
- Assume administrative authority and accountability for the Admissions Director’s duties.
- Perform other related responsibilities as needed to meet facility needs.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preferred
- LVN/RN License requires
- Skilled Nursing Facility experience required
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- PTO
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Healthcare insurance
- Life insurance
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
