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Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -
Immediately Hiring an Admissions & Discharge Nurse (RN) at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing!
Capstone Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing has an opening an energetic and passionate Admissions & Discharge Nurse (RN) to assist with resident care in our sub-acute rehab and skilled nursing facility. With its home-like atmosphere, and unwavering commitment to each resident and staff member, you will feel right at home with us.
Capstone Center for Rehabilitation is a 120 skilled nursing facility located in Amsterdam, NY
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Why work with us??
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual raffles! win BIG!
Continuous employee appreciation luncheons
$5.00 extra per hour per shift pick up
On-going competency training
Home-like environment
Employee & family health insurance; including- health, dental & vision insurance.
Low-rate pet insurance (is your pet sick? video chat a VET 24 hours a day)
401k with employer contribution
Generous time off
Free parking
Employee of the month
Department appreciation days
FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!
Position Description:
The Admissions & Discharge Nurse is responsible for admitting and discharging all new patients to and from the facility while ensuring the nursing operational standards of the facility are met.
Responsibilities of an Admissions & Discharge Nurse (RN):
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for potential residents
Collaborate with healthcare teams to review medical histories and care needs
Assist in developing individualized care plans for new admissions
Coordinate and communicate care plans with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
Educate residents and families about facility services, procedures, and care expectations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during the admission process
Assess patients and families for post discharge needs; inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources and preferences related to home care services.
Coordinate and facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients and arrange follow-up care as appropriate.
Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and others related to discharge planning; coordinate with social service personnel to provide services needed.
Document findings, discharge plans and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as required.
Acts as an educational resource and provide consultation to hospital medical personnel regarding discharge planning process and applicable federal, state, and local regulation; identify benefits, implications and limitations of home care as appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding the planning and implementation of patient care; facilitate communication and problem solving related to discharge planning
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Requirements of an Admissions & Discharge Nurse (RN):
Current NYS Registered Nurse license required
Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills