The Admissions Nurse is responsible for accurately obtaining and documenting patient-specific information through interviews and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They provide patient and family education while ensuring safety and positive outcomes through professional practice standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Connecticut RN license and have at least one year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care. A BSN or ADN degree and CPR certification from the American Heart Association are required.
Shift: AnyAt Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our inpatient nursing team. We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions. The admission RN uses strong interpersonal skills and communication to accurately obtain and document patient specific information.
Admission RN: Practices autonomously and consistently with professional practice standards while considering the patient's unique and individualized care needs. Demonstrates accountability as a care team member in meeting basic patient and family needs. Demonstrates leadership and high reliability behaviors to ensure positive outcomes and maintain safety. Utilizes high quality verbal and written communication skills during the patient interview process and participates in the delivery of significant patient centered information from one level or location of care and from one caregiver to another. Active participation and contribution towards organization success through quality improvement projects, shared governance council and task force meetings. Provides patient and family education that meets the diverse needs of the patient population. Independently collaborates with peers and members of health care team
Education/Minimum
Requirements:
Experience required:
BSN or
ADN
Benefits include: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site, shift incentives
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
403B Plan
Shift Incentives
Nursing Clinical Ladder
Employee Retail Pharmacy On Site
QualificationsEducational /
Minimum
Requirements: CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care.
State/Federal
Mandated
Licensure or
Certification
Requirements: Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.
Bristol
Health
Mandated
Educational
Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required.
Special
Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.
Physical
Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.
Work
Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
