Admissions Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Harborview Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Memphis, Tennessee, with a capacity for 103 residents. It offers both private and semi-private suites and features amenities such as comfortable common areas, individualized dietary plans, laundry services, and religious services. The facility focuses on providing social and emotional support through its activities and social services programs, ensuring an engaging and supportive environment for its residents.

Why Join us?

At Harborview Post-Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us make a difference. Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or just beginning your career, Harborview offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Position Overview:

The Admission Nurse LPN role supports the intake and transition of new residents by gathering required resident and family information and facilitating timely admissions. This position works in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the direction of the supervising nurse to promote accurate documentation, continuity of care, and a smooth admission process.

• Completes comprehensive initial admission assessments, including head-to-toe evaluations, skin assessments, and required risk screenings upon resident arrival.
• Reviews hospital discharge summaries, physician orders, diagnoses, and treatment plans to ensure accurate admission processing.
• Performs medication reconciliation at admission, identifying discrepancies and communicating findings to the RN or healthcare provider.
• Initiates admission documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Administers initial or first-dose medications as ordered and monitors residents for immediate responses or adverse effects.
• Identifies changes in condition or clinical concerns during the admission process and promptly reports them to the RN or healthcare provider.
• Provides admission-related education to residents and families regarding facility routines, care expectations, and next steps.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurses, Nurse Managers, Admissions, Therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to support a safe and smooth transition of care.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tennessee or compact.
• Active BLS/CPR
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, or comparable healthcare setting preferred.

• Knowledge of admission processes, clinical documentation, and electronic health record (EHR) systems in an SNF environment.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.