Admissions Nurse (RN)

Life Care Services

$87K — $114K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California RN licensure
  • CPR certification
  • 2+ years in long-term care, charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with wound care and admissions preferred
  • Knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care standards
  • Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for new residents
  • Review hospital records, discharge summaries, medication lists, and physician orders
  • Initiate and document care plans based on resident needs
  • Communicate with physicians, team members, residents, and families
  • Ensure admission documentation meets regulatory standards
  • Perform wound assessments and treatments as per orders
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee appreciation bonus funded by residents
  • DailyPay option
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Pet insurance
  • AFLAC support
  • Engaging and fun work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position: Admissions RN

Salary: $42-$55/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Shift differential for PM ($1.25/hr.), NOC ($1.50/hr.), and Weekend ($3.00/hr.)

***$5,000 sign-on and retention bonus for full-time employees; distributed incrementally***

You will enjoy:
  • $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus for full time employees; distributed incrementally
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • $0 single payer medical benefit
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
  • Offering DailyPay
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Pet insurance
  • AFLAC
  • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!


Who you are:
  • Current licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Current CPR certification
  • Two years in long-term care with prior charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with wound care and admissions strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care standards
  • Strong assessment, organizational, and communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team


Job Summary:

Coordinates and completes clinical admissions for new residents in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Job Duties:
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission
  • Review hospital records, discharge summaries, medication lists, and physician orders
  • Initiate and document care plans based on resident needs
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families
  • Ensure all admission documentation meets regulatory and facility standards
  • Perform wound assessments, treatments, and dressing changes per physician orders
  • Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary rounds as required
  • Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory compliance activities
  • Support quality improvement initiatives related to admissions and wound care


All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.

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