Admissions Director

Cypress Grove Post-acute; Westwood Gardens (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Cypress Grove Post Acute in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks an Admission Nurse Director to coordinate resident admissions in line with departmental goals and policies. You will grow census by engaging with hospital case managers, social workers, discharge planners, physicians, and other care teams to place residents effectively.

This role requires nursing education and licensure preferences, with at least one year of skilled nursing or similar healthcare admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing education preferred (LPN or RN).
• Nurse license preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting, with knowledge of medical terminology, data entry, and the admission process.

Responsibilities

• Grow census and case mix through responding to referrals and connecting with hospital case managers and social workers.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with Discharge Planners, Case Managers, and Physicians to generate placement referrals.
• Coordinate the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities.
• Ensure resident rooms are admission-ready.
• Interview residents and obtain required information and signatures, including discussion of room rates, billing procedures, and resident care procedures as appropriate; input data into EMR.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Nursing education (LPN or RN) preferred

Nurse license preferred (LPN or RN)

Job description

CYPRESS GROVE POST ACUTE, Jackson, TN, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning and therapy.

Why Join us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

Position Overview:

Admission Nurse Director's role is to coordinate the admission of residents to the facility in accordance with departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedure

• Grow census and case mix through responding to referrals and connecting with hospital case managers and social workers
• Develop and maintain business relationships with Discharge Planners, Case Managers, and Physicians to generate placement referrals
• Coordinate the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities. Ensure resident rooms are admission-ready
• Complete the admission packet with the residents and/or responsible parties
• Interview residents and obtain required information and signatures. Including discussion of room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions, and resident care procedures as appropriate
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR

Qualifications

• Nursing education preferred (LPN or RN)
• Nurse License preferred (LPN or RN), but not required
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting, with knowledge of medical terminology, data entry, and the admission process. Experience should include coordinating admissions, completing admission documentation, obtaining required resident information and signatures, and communicating with healthcare facilities, residents, and responsible parties.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.