Weekend Admissions Nurse PRN
Company: Advanced Health Care of Salem
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The RN or LPN
Admissions Nurse is responsible for facilitating the admission
process for new residents, ensuring their smooth transition into
our facility, and providing high-quality nursing care. This
position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication
abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality care to our
residents. Applicants must be friendly, positive, detail-oriented,
can adapt well to changing and diverse responsibilities, and must
have the skills to resolve concerns from patients, patient family
members, and staff. We are a 16-bed short-term only rehabilitation
facility. Most of our patients stay for 2-3 weeks before they are
recovered and return home. Being such a small building we only
average 4-5 admissions during the week. Enjoy a luxurious
environment, motivated patients, and great employee benefits. We
are a newer facility looking for someone that can help us create
successful patient outcomes and maintain our 5-STAR REPUTATION .
Schedule: PRN, On-call Weekends Primary Responsibilities and
Duties: Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to
gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify
care needs. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other
members of the team to develop individualized care plans for new
residents. Communicate effectively with residents, their families,
and caregivers to provide information about the admissions process,
facility policies, and available services. Complete admission
paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is
obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and
medical records. Coordinate with other departments, such as dietary
and therapy, to arrange for necessary assessments and services for
new admissions. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
by the physician, following established medication administration
protocols. Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall
condition during the admission process and report any changes or
concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members. Provide
emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families
during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns
they may have. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
related to admission processes, documentation, and resident rights.
Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans,
progress, and discharge planning as needed. Perform all other
duties assigned by the Director of Nursing. Requirements: Job
Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse License (RN) in the state
where work is performed. 1 or more years of experience as an
admission nurse or intake coordinator in a healthcare setting in a
skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred.
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to
make sound clinical judgments. Knowledge of regulatory requirements
governing admissions processes and documentation in skilled nursing
facilities. Ability to build rapport with patients through a
compassionate and caring demeanor. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
with residents, families, and team members. Commitment to providing
high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Proficient in basic computer software programs and electronic
medical record systems. Physical Requirements: Work performed in a
medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents
and their families. Ability to work in a variety of environments
within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and
administrative offices. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach,
talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist. Required
vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the
ability to adjust focus. Emotional resilience and ability to cope
with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents
who may have complex healthcare needs. Stamina to stand and walk
for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork
and assisting with resident admissions. Capability to assist
residents and other nursing staff with mobility tasks, including
transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing
or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities. Maintain
regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work
schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. Job
requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively
with high-stress situations. The ability to use your abdominal and
lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or
continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. The
ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or
while holding your arm and hand in one position. The ability to
exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
This role offers flexible weekday hours with optional weekend
shifts, totaling up to 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include
coordinating and managing the admission process and ensuring smooth
transitions for incoming residents. Candidates must have at least 1
year of experience in a skilled nursing setting; management
experience is a plus. On-call availability is required.
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