Admission Nurse (RN or LPN)

Providence Pointe Healthcare | Paducah, Kentucky
Full-Time

About Providence Pointe Healthcare

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, exceptional care begins with exceptional people. For more than 40 years, families throughout Western Kentucky have trusted our team to provide skilled, compassionate care grounded in dignity, quality, and service.

We're proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality, including:

• Consistent 4- and 5-Star CMS ratings for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
• Paducah Sun Reader's Choice – Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years
• AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One Recognition for reducing hospital readmissions
• Deficiency-Free Perfect Survey recognition from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services Office of Inspector General

We're looking for an Admission Nurse (RN or LPN) who wants to be part of a team known throughout the community for delivering award-winning care.

Position Summary

The Admission Nurse serves as the first point of clinical contact for residents entering Providence Pointe and plays an important role in creating a safe, organized, and welcoming transition into our care.

This position completes initial clinical assessments, reviews medical histories and medications, coordinates admission information with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures required clinical documentation is complete and accurate. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgment with exceptional organization, communication, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted residents, including vital signs and immediate clinical needs.
• Review and document medications, allergies, diagnoses, medical history, previous procedures, and advance directives.
• Review admission orders and ensure necessary clinical information is communicated to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing leadership, case managers, floor nurses, therapy, and other disciplines to support a smooth transition of care.
• Complete required admission documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Identify and escalate changes in condition or immediate clinical concerns.
• Orient residents and families to the facility and help answer questions regarding the transition into care.
• Support development and implementation of the resident's initial plan of care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Promote a welcoming, compassionate admission experience for residents and families.

Why Join Our Team?

Providence Pointe isn't simply a place to work—it's a team with a long-standing reputation for quality care in the Paducah community. Our values center around trust, respect, honor, and service, and we're looking for team members who share that commitment.

Eligible team members enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Kentucky.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Clinical nursing experience required; long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, med-surg, or acute-care experience preferred.
• Experience completing admissions or comprehensive nursing assessments preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple admissions and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with electronic health records; PointClickCare (PCC) experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Success in This Role

The successful Admission Nurse is clinically confident, highly organized, welcoming, and detail-oriented. You understand that a resident's admission sets the tone for their entire experience and take pride in making sure both the clinical transition and the family's first impression are exceptional.