Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Admission's Nurse

Burbank Healthcare & Rehab Center is looking for an Experienced Admissions nurse, can be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or RN who will interview pre-operative patients to gather necessary data to assist the Ambulatory Care RN in admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching.

Job Description :

• Coordinates the services of the Nursing Admissions Department with physicians for the most comprehensive patient care. Provides nursing care to all patients of all ages
• Establishes and maintains communication process with all patient care; and for smooth operations of admitting, discharge and transfer. Gathers data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group
• Receives physician orders for direct admissions and organizes admission process for patient
• Obtains a nursing history. Takes appropriate action when needed
• Discusses information regarding patient with physician as indicated
• Reviews results of pre-op procedures (lab, x-ray, EKG) and notifies physician of any abnormal results
• Has knowledge of medical and technical terms used within the hospital / SNF. Maintains a current knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing and of the policies, procedures and regulations

Qualifications

PAY SCALE : $40 - $45 / Hour

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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