Admission Nurse, Brooks Rehab University Inpatient - PT Days

The Admission Nurse is responsible for admitting patients to all units their scheduled shift worked.

12 hour shift- DAYS 7:00am-7:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Admits patients to all units.
• Completes full physical assessment of newly admitted patient.  Collects all minimum and extended database information.
• Calls physician for admission orders and records physician’s orders.
• Reports pertinent patient information to assigned unit nurse after admission process is completed.
• Wears a beeper and responds to all beeps in a timely manner.
• When admission of patients is completed or when there are no patients to be admitted, will prepare discharge paperwork for patients to be discharged the following day.
• Will help with discharge process when needed if no patients in house for admission.
• Manages time wisely and will assist RN with patient care as requested when there are no patients to be admitted, discharged or paperwork to prepare for discharge.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.                     
• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
• Promotes a positive image of the hospital to outside agencies and the public.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.
• Exhibits values of the organization.

 

 Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• Has at least two years of experience in rehabilitation nursing.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

 

Skills:

• Good physical skills, dexterity, precision, and coordination are necessary. 
• Demonstrated clinical competency as evidenced by completion of unit-specific skills checklist, performance evaluation, accountabilities and competencies. 
• Excellent assessment skills, good rapport with physicians, strong communication skills, manage stress appropriately; make decisions under pressure, needs minimal supervision.

 

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs