Director of Admissions & Discharge Registered Nurse (RN)
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:
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Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for potential residents
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Collaborate with healthcare teams to review medical histories and care needs
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Assist in developing individualized care plans for new admissions
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Coordinate and communicate care plans with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
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Educate residents and families about facility services, procedures, and care expectations
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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during the admission process
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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.
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Coordinate and facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients and arrange follow-up care as appropriate.
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Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and others related to discharge planning; coordinate with social service personnel to provide services needed.
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Document findings, discharge plans and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as required.
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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.
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Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding the planning and implementation of patient care; facilitate communication and problem solving related to discharge planning
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Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Requirements:
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Current NYS Registered Nurse license required
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Must have up to date MMR vaccination & phsysical
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Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills
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Excellent time management skills
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Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent communication skills
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