Admissions Nurse - RN

The Admissions Nurse - RN role at Franciscan Ministries is based at 1055 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046. This position coordinates admissions into the skilled nursing community on a Monday through Friday schedule from 11:00am to 7:00pm and pays between $40.00 and $45.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing admission assessments upon resident arrival.
• Review hospital discharge documentation and transfer records.
• Verify physician orders and ensure timely implementation.
• Perform medication reconciliation and communicate discrepancies to the attending physician or medical provider.
• Assess residents for immediate nursing needs including pain management, fall risk, skin integrity, nutrition, and infection prevention.
• Initiate individualized care plans.
• Complete admission documentation in the electronic medical record accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure all required regulatory and facility admission documentation is completed.
• Communicate admission information to nursing staff, therapy, dietary, pharmacy, social services, activities, and other departments.
• Educate residents and families regarding community policies, routines, resident rights, and available services.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, social services, dietary, life enrichment, and other departments to ensure a seamless admission process.
• Address questions and concerns from residents and families.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing admissions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Verify completion of required clinical forms, consents, and physician documentation at time of admission.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records.