What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions / Discharge Nurse - RN position at Complete Care at Manitowoc?
Join Our Team: Admissions/Discharge Registered Nurse (RN)Manitowoc Health and Rehab is a 150-bed Skilled Nursing Facility committed to providing quality care in Manitowoc, WI. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Admissions/Discharge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team of successful, happy caregivers.Position: Admissions/Discharge Registered Nurse (RN)Employment Status: Full-Time, On-Call ResponsibilityWhy Join Manitowoc Health and Rehab?WE OFFER: Competitive Wages and Benefits Package, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off.Be part of a supportive and growing team dedicated to quality resident care. Key Responsibilities:The Admissions/Discharge RN plays a critical role in ensuring seamless, safe, and thorough transitions for our residents.Discharge Planning: Responsible for assuring a safe and thorough discharge for residents transitioning to home or other levels of care.Coordination: Securing Durable Medical Equipment (DME), contacting external agencies for transitions of care, and coordinating with medical providers.Documentation & Compliance: Reviewing discharge forms, working to streamline forms and processes for future use.Quality Improvement: Completing discharge phone calls for readmission tracking and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) purposes.Collaboration: Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team; will serve as a social worker representative for Rehab residents, complete PASARRs, and attend care conferences and Medicare meetings.Training: Training other nurses as directed by the Director of Nursing (DON).Qualifications:License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or hospital settings.Knowledge: Strong knowledge of care planning, complex discharge protocols, and regulatory requirements.Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.Preferred: Experience with the Rehabilitation population is a plus. Familiarity with transitions of care.Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center is an equal opportunity employer.#LI-SF112.4.25