ADMISSIONS NURSE FLCL in Auburn , New York at Auburn Community Hospital

Will be responsible for regularly scheduled duties in the care and treatment of residents following established procedures.

• Review Face sheet and all discharge paper work, contact physicians as necessary to clarify any unclear findings
• Transcribe resident’s orders including a diagnosis for all meds and fax to pharmacy & doctors office (include on orders: weekly weights on weekly shower shift, wound care if any, follow up appointments if any and treatments)
• Complete infection tool form when necessary
• Take report on new admission, including reviewing any discrepancies found during review of discharge paperwork
• Communicate with floor staff of new admission (arrival time, room and dx)
• Interview and collect all necessary information from resident on all admissions
• Able to orient the resident to the facility, room and routine
• Provide residents with education regarding their dx, wounds, overall health etc
• Able to admit admissions into SigmaCare
• Communicate with physicians regarding new admissions
• Complete the admissions tool form including date and initial of all tasks completed

Qualifications:
Must possess current Registered Nurse license and experience in a long-term care setting is desirable.

$75,000-$85,000 annually

Full-time, Exempt 37.5 hours