Admissions Nurse Lpn Or Rn

Christian Care Communities is currently seeking an Admissions Nurse LPN or RN for our Christian Health Center located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Our Mission is to enhance the journey of life for older adults. We are Kentucky's largest faith-inspired, non-profit provider of affordable senior living and long-term care for older adults.
The community offers a quality senior living experience on our lovely 40-acre tree-lined community with an array of garden home styles, apartments, and services including our 116-bed skilled nursing and rehab area.
Title: Admissions Nurse
Shift: Evenings
Status: Full-Time
It is the dedication, skill & compassion of our extraordinary employees who allow us to live out our mission every day.
Requirements for Admissions Nurse LPN or RN:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. - Required
• Associate's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university. - Required
• 1 year of experience with long-term care admissions; and 1-year performing admissions in acute care, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare or medical facility. - Required

Responsibilities for Admissions Nurse LPN or RN:

• Initiates admission assessments on new residents, and hospital returns, and initiates initial plan care.
• Reviews and coordinates all components of the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversees the auditing records to ensure compliance with facility standards.
• Participates in discharge planning when necessary.
• Reviews and evaluates residents' care plans when conditions warrant a change as necessary.
• Performs required charting according to policies and procedures. Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS), care plans, and other documents as assigned.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all residents and for sending the file and its information to applicable departments. Ensures file contents include the following, but is not limited to: a) Admission physician orders, History and Physical (H&P), and Progress notes; b) Alternate Physician Form; c) Rehab Potential form; and d) Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) Status Record.
• Ensures all file contents are approved/signed by the physician; discharge summary and history and physical from the hospital, as applicable; all other forms/documents as required with signatures of resident and/or responsible party.
• Ensures the new admission file and all the contents are signed by the physician prior to the arrival of the resident. Initiates room readiness checklist and maintains proper follow-up that all items are completed prior to new admissions.
• Participates in community planning related to the interests of the community, services, and needs of the resident and family.
• Assist as needed on the unit.
• Personifies outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients, and vendors by acting as a subject matter resource in a timely, considerate, and friendly manner, always maintaining the "Golden Rule" approach; practices patience and kindness.

About Christian Care Communities
At Christian Care Hopkinsville, we have truly built a community where residents and staff come together as a family. Our leadership team is guided by our principles of faith, care, and family and this is evident in how we work together. Advancement is a reality here and we want to help our employees grow into the career of their dreams.
Founded in Louisville in 1884, Christian Care serves 5,000 older adults annually through an extensive network of senior communities including Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Personal Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation, & Adult Day Services. We continue to be innovative care providers and valuable resources for our community.
Benefits offered by Christian Care Communities:

• Competitive Pay - NEW Updated Compensation, Shift Differentials & Referral Bonuses!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Tuition Assistance and On-The-Job Training & Enhancement Courses
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Options
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and Holidays
• 401(k) with company match and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Employee Wellness, Rewards & Recognition Initiatives
• Free Parking & much more!

Christian Care Communities, Inc. is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and providing an equal employment opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.