What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions / Desk Nurse position at Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Lansdale, PA, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Admissions / Desk Nurse to join our dedicated team.
Qualifications:
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), preferably in short-term rehabilitation.
- Experience with PointClickCare electronic medical records (EMR) system is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete admission assessments and required documentation for new residents.
- Gather and evaluate resident information to identify individual needs and establish a baseline plan of care.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure a seamless admission, transfer, and discharge process.
- Reconcile and verify medications and treatment orders.
- Obtain and process physician orders for admissions.
- Collect resident histories and initiate appropriate follow-up actions when necessary.
- Secure required consents and ensure all admission documentation is completed accurately and timely.
- Assist with resident care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Provide support to Medication Cart Nurses and other nursing staff as needed.
- Assist the Unit Manager with administrative and clinical responsibilities.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to residents, families, and referral sources.
Schedule:
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Participation in a rotating weekend on-call schedule may be required
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Rehabilitation center
Experience:
- rehab snf: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN / LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person