What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Nurse position at OAK PARK NURSING AND REHAB?
Welcome to Oak Park Place, where your talents are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly matters. We employ passionate individuals that are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives!
The RN Admission Nurse responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the admission systems, controls and alliances with healthcare networks
- Working with Community Liaison and hospital discharge planners
- Working with fellow colleagues as a point of contact to offer support and assistance to ensure the admission process runs smoothly
- Preparing paperwork, rooms, and staff for new admissions in both the long-term care, memory care, and our outstanding rehab unit
- Doing the assessments for our Assisted Living side of the facility
- Working closely with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator as well as center staff to ensure a smooth, seamless transition into our center
- Consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans
- Performing RN assessment on all new admissions in a timely manner
- Managing the nursing admission process, accurate completion of all required paperwork, complete all physician orders, proper notification, and proper documentation
- Assessing, planning, and evaluating care delivery systems, while monitoring resident outcomes
- Participating in resolution of resident, family, staff compliments, complaints and concerns
- Maintaining an “on call” status for emergencies on a rotating basis
- Completing and document Weekly Assessment tools
- Utilizing established standards/criteria to oversee resident care services
- Potentially helping our other campuses with their admissions process and systems
