What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Nurse position at The Overlook?
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prior to the resident/patient arrival, review incoming hospital documentation from admission department for potential new patient.
- Review patient’s medical history and hospital discharge status for comparison at time of admission.
- Upon arrival greet and welcome resident/patient. Educate them on the Call don’t Fall program.
- Ensure signing of regulatory consents as appropriate.
- Initiate and work to complete the admission checklist.
- Perform assessments (skin, wound, elopement, etc.) as appropriate and establish aligning initial care plans.
- Resident/patient review and reconcile patient’s orders.
- Communicate with nursing, rehab services, social services, dietary, and pharmacy team.
- Communicate any appointments or schedule procedures that are occurring during post-acute stay.
- Ensure completion of the initial care plan and communicate to team members according to their licensure experience, and expertise.
- Initiate MDS section GG; 3 Day Assessment Period Data collection Tool, on day of admission for regulatory compliance.
- Adheres to facility policies and standards of care.
- Participates in care delivery by providing medications and treatments and other nursing tasks as assigned.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process as indicated.
- Documents care and files reports as required.
- Every other holiday to be worked
- Serves as primary duties related to admissions and as needed based on census serve as RN in the unit
- Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the unit manager or Director of Nurses Services.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN or RN in Massachusetts - required
- Minimum of 2 years relevant nursing experience - required
- Current CPR certification - required
- Knowledge of standard nursing practice, state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 3 weeks of Vacation Sick Time & Floating Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development
- Access to Fitness Center and Pool
- Free Lunch Daily on Campus
- Plenty of Free Parking
- Please note this position is 2nd Shift: M-F 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Salary : $29 - $50