Admission Nurse

Position Title:             Admission Nurse

FLSA STATUS:                     Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:                     Post Acute Unit Nurse Manager

SUPERVISES:                       None

DEPARTMENT:                  Health Center Nursing Services

COMPANY:                          MHS/The Overlook – Charlton Campus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admission Nurse implements the interdisciplinary resident care plan by providing excellent direct care.

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.

·         Will participate in weekend nurse on-call rotation.

·         Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the unit manager or Director of Nurses Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         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