About This Position
Job Type: Part-Time
Wage Range: $45-52.22 DOE
Schedules Available: 8hr (Days). Friday-Sunday
Benefits (Full-Time)
Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
(Subject to company policy and approval).
Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
Toll Reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
Setting & Population Served
Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
(Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)
The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Provide hands on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
Effectively communicate assessment findings with physician
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
Evaluate patients’ needs assessment and initiate care plans upon patient admission and readmission
Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
Communicate orders to others timely to ensure timely receipt of medications and order implementation
Chart appropriately and timely
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Experience
Nursing policy compliance, CPR Certification, Confidential information handling, Long-term care regulations, Clinical staff policy implementation, RN License, Professional ethics, BLS Certification, Sanitation, Employee relationship building, Patient safety, Healthcare policy implementation
Benefits
Continuing education credits, License reimbursement, Health savings account, Paid holidays, Loan repayment program, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Opportunities for advancement, Life insurance, Paid sick time
