Admissions Nurse

• →Guides prospective residents/patients and families through admissions, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience. 
• →Reviews patient charts, gathers necessary clinical information. 
• →Performing pre-admission assessments to evaluate a patient's medical needs, medication lists, and required level of care. 
• →Completing all state and facility-required admission paperwork, including electronic medical records (EMR) as necessary. 
• →May perform nursing duties during admission, ensuring care standards are met. 
• →Works with clinical and administrative staff for seamless patient transitions. 
• →Assist other departments involved with the admissions process to accomplish a smooth, efficient admission process. 
• →Other duties as assigned by the Administrator. 

• →Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice (Oregon).
• →One (1) years’ experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions. 

• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. 
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills. 
• Excellent communication and conflict- resolution abilities for dealing with families and referral sources. 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage high-volume paperwork and multitasking. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Ability to read, write and speak English. 
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters. 
• High degree of accuracy in data entry. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Computer literacy: Work processing and spreadsheets. 
• Public speaking skills necessary to interact in a variety of situations. 

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions. 
• Strong communication for interviewing families and resolving conflicts, high attention to detail for medical records, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Works in temperature-controlled office areas, but frequently moves through the entire facility, including patient rooms, therapy areas, and common lobbies. 
• Characterized by moderate noise levels with frequent interruptions from phone calls, medical staff, and arriving families. 
• Required to stand or walk for prolonged periods, especially when conducting facility tours or performing building rounds. 
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move at least 50 pounds independently on occasion. 
• May occasionally assist with patient transfers or evacuations, which can involve moving up to 200 pounds with assistance or equipment. 
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases (e.g., Hepatitis B), chemical cleaning solutions, and medical waste, requiring strict adherence to HIPAA and infection control protocols. 
• Requires regular bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling. 

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position