About this opportunity
Software Placement Group lists this Admissions Nurse opportunity in woodbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Woodbury, CT | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, evening shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday) | Compensation: Determined during the interview process based on license type, clinical experience, and leadership background
Overview
An established, mission-driven senior living and healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Admissions Nurse (RN) to oversee and streamline clinical intake for incoming residents. This evening-shift role coordinates directly with hospital discharge planners, attending physicians, facility leadership, and families to ensure safe, seamless transitions into the center, focusing on incoming clinical assessments, medication reconciliation, and initial electronic chart setups so floor staff can concentrate on direct resident care.
What you'll do
Lead clinical intake and onboarding procedures for all incoming admissions during the evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Conduct initial nursing assessments, skin evaluations, and comprehensive admission documentation upon resident arrival
Reconcile hospital discharge summaries, attending physician orders, and pharmacy profiles to ensure immediate medication continuity
Partner closely with hospital discharge planners, interdisciplinary care teams, and resident families to prepare room setups and specialized clinical equipment
Initiate preliminary individualized care plans and communicate critical resident needs to on-duty nursing supervisors
Orient new residents and families to facility policies, care team structures, and clinical routines to ease transition anxiety
Required qualifications
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for accurate, rapid chart initiation
Exceptional organizational, clinical prioritization, and interpersonal skills to build trust quickly with families and hospital representatives
Must pass pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verification, health clearances, and drug screening
Preferred qualifications
1 to 2 years of nursing experience within a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehabilitation environment preferred
Prior experience handling admissions, hospital discharge coordination, or unit management/desk nursing is highly desirable
Compensation and benefits
Medical, dental & insurance benefits
403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options; 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions, with an additional 1% match possibly available based on eligibility
Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal & sick time, accrued based on length of service
6 paid holidays
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
Tuition/course reimbursement up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees, subject to approval
Weekly pay
Employee well-being & support resources
Why this role
This is an opportunity to set a high standard of clinical excellence from day one, leading seamless resident transitions while partnering closely with hospital teams, physicians, and families in a full-time, direct-hire position.
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Worksite address
woodbury, CT, 06798, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.