Job description

Sage Creek Post Acute is looking for a personable, compassionate, and competent Admissions Nurse LVN or RN to join our team.

Purpose: To coordinate with various health care professionals in providing information concerning initial examination and course of action for diagnosis and treatment of our patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities:(include but are not limited to):

• Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
• Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
• Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
• Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence.
• Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

Requirements and Qualifications :

• State licensure as an LVN or RN
• Demonstrates current knowledge of nursing skills, including bedside care, medication administration, and treatments.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, family members, staff, doctors, vendors and state / federal agencies.
• Ability to get along with peers and supervisor and promote a team environment.
• Continuing education in nursing, gerontology and management supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and laws governing long-term care.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to implement facility policy & procedures.

Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset, and/or memory impaired.
• Must be able to manage resident behavior that includes verbal outbursts, combative behavior, striking out, and memory impairment

Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Sage Creek Post Acute is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws Sage Creek Post Acuteprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sage Creek Post Acute conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89183: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked in a supervisor role for nursing? If yes, how many years of experience do you have in this role?

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN or LVN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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