Schenectady Center is hiring a RN Admissions Nurse in Schenectady, NY.

Shift is Tuesday-Saturday 11AM- 7PM

Duties Include:

• Initiate admission assessments on new Residents / hospital returns & initiates initial care plan.
• Assist with the development & direction of the Nursing Department as directed by the DON.
• Review PRI's & coordinate all components of the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for auditing records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Will participate in discharge planning when necessary.
• Review & evaluate Residents' care plans when conditions warrant a change as necessary.
• Perform required charting according to policy / procedure.
• Complete MDS, care plans and other documents as assigned.
• Maintain the confidentially of all Resident information as per HIPAA and Corporate guidelines.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have an active / unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse License
• Prior experience as an admissions nurse in LTC settings
• Should have excellent clinical assessment skills
• Ability to make good independent decisions
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Long-Term Care Experience Preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About us:

• May be assigned to supervise or direct Resident care as necessary.
• Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 240-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located near the lively, reinvigorated downtown. With a long tradition of supporting the community-and being an active part of it-Schenectady Center is one of the newest in all of New York State with modern fixtures, contemporary features, and the latest amenities throughout. Our patient-centered therapy sessions are delivered by our caring, compassionate, expert team and will ensure that your program is tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs. Schenectady Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• RN: 1 year (Required)
• dmissions nurse in LTC settings: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Registered Nurse (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Westmere, NY (Required)

Work Location: On the road