RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Director of Admissions and Discharges (RN)

Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Amsterdam, NY 12010, US

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:

  • 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:

  • Current NYS Registered Nurse license required

  • Must have up to date MMR vaccination & phsysical

  • Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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