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Admissions Registered Nurse

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Key Responsibilities

The Admissions Registered Nurse is accountable for contributing to effective patient admissions through clinical assessment, coordination of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Admissions Registered Nurse

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and patient centered admission of individuals entering the hospital system through acute points of entry. This role serves as a key clinical resource in facilitating care transitions, supporting patient flow, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patients are admitted appropriately and without unnecessary delay.

The Admissions RN applies professional nursing judgment to assess initial patient needs, support care coordination, and ensure required clinical and administrative elements of the admission process are completed in alignment with organizational standards and patient care priorities.

The Admissions RN applies professional nursing judgment to assess initial patient needs, support care coordination, and ensure required clinical and administrative elements of the admission process are completed in alignment with organizational standards and patient care priorities.

Requirements

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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Florida
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
Demonstrated ability to assess patients, prioritize care needs, and respond to emergent situations within scope of practice
Previous inpatient nursing experience required, intermediate level of care experience preferred
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and critical thinking skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Admissions Registered Nurse is accountable for contributing to effective patient admissions through clinical assessment, coordination of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilitate hospital admission process for incoming patients in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and operational partners
Apply clinical nursing expertise to evaluate patient status upon admission and identify immediate care, safety, and support needs
Collect, validate, and communicate relevant clinical, historical, and treatment information to support continuity of care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate patient placement, care progression, and throughput initiatives
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of admission related information within the electronic medical record
Identify clinical risks, care priorities, and resource needs during the admission phase and escalate concerns as appropriate
Support patient centered care transitions by incorporating quality, safety, and efficiency considerations into admission workflows
Provide care in accordance with Cornerstone values in a culturally competent manner
Contribute to a safe clinical environment by recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition or urgent care needs
Participate in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving activities that support departmental operations and organizational objectives
Adapt to evolving clinical workflows, patient volumes, and organizational priorities related to admissions and care coordination
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership