Admissions Nurse – Help Make Every Transition Seamless

Nhccare; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Same-day pay option

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development and advancement

Job summary

NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center is seeking an Admissions Nurse to help ensure smooth transitions for patients entering the center. You will work with referral sources, patients, families, nursing leadership, physicians, case managers, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to review clinical information, coordinate admissions, and ensure safe, appropriate service.

Responsibilities include reviewing referral documentation, determining center suitability, coordinating with

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license in Tennessee (or compact license)
• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, admissions, or case-management preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review clinical information and referral documentation for prospective admissions
• Coordinate admissions to ensure safe, timely placement
• Communicate with hospitals, physicians, case managers, social workers, patients, and families
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to coordinate admissions
• Review orders and documentation prior to admission
• Identify equipment, medications, or care needs before admission
• Maintain documentation of referrals, admissions decisions, and follow-up on missing information

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking

Education

Nursing program graduate

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Admissions Nurse – Help Make Every Transition Seamless

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: ADMIS041587

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time

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NHC-Maury Reg TCC
NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center
5010 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401, USA

NHC-Maury Reg TCC
NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center
5010 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401, USA

NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center

Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: Depends on Experience

Join Our Team

NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center is seeking a professional, organized, and compassionate Admissions Nurse to join our team.

The Admissions Nurse plays an important role in helping ensure a smooth transition for patients entering the center. This position works closely with referral sources, patients, families, nursing leadership, physicians, case managers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to review clinical information, coordinate admissions, and help ensure incoming patients can be safely and appropriately served.

Position Responsibilities

Review clinical information and referral documentation for prospective admissions.

Help determine whether the center can appropriately meet the clinical needs of referred patients.

Communicate with hospitals, physicians, case managers, social workers, referral sources, patients, and families regarding potential admissions.

Collaborate with nursing leadership and other departments to coordinate safe and timely admissions.

Review diagnoses, medications, treatments, physician orders, and other relevant clinical information prior to admission.

Assist with ensuring required admission documentation is complete and accurate.

Coordinate important clinical information with the receiving nursing team before patient arrival.

Follow up on missing or incomplete clinical documentation as needed.

Help identify special equipment, medication, treatment, or care needs prior to admission.

Maintain accurate documentation regarding referrals, pending admissions, and admission decisions.

Provide professional and compassionate communication to patients and families throughout the admission process.

Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable NHC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Support a positive admission experience and smooth transition into the center.

Perform additional nursing and admissions-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Tennessee, or a current multistate/compact license that permits practice in Tennessee.

Graduate of an approved nursing program.

Current CPR certification as required.

Previous long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, admissions, or case-management experience preferred.

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organization and attention to detail.

Ability to review clinical documentation and manage multiple referrals and priorities.

Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Professional, compassionate, and team-oriented approach.

• Competitive pay
• Same-day pay option
• Holiday incentive pay
• Earned Time Off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Uniforms
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable benefit plans.

Why NHC?

For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve.

Our culture is built around caring, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. When you join NHC, you become part of a team where your work matters.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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