Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN)

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates is seeking an RN or LPN Admissions Nurse for our Staten Island, NY facility. The role requires an active NY RN or LPN license and 1–2 years of nursing experience, specifically in admissions within a nursing home setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting PRI/RUG, coordinating referrals via EMR, verifying benefits, and ensuring accurate patient dispositions. Strong communication and EHR proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• New York RN or LPN license required.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing home admissions.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and insurance policies.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and interpret clinical data.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret PRI/RUG Classification System accurately.
• Manage referral caseload and respond in a timely manner.
• Assess classification and patient disposition during screening.
• Coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits.
• Coordinate bed board/census when needed.
• Assess potential patients at partnering hospitals.
• Address age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and delivering care.
• Maintain updated knowledge of services available for new admissions.
• Discuss/interprete patient potential and status with appropriate disciplines.
• Establish and maintain professional rapport with health care team members.
• Demonstrate strong communication with patients, families and all disciplines.
• Communicate clearly to residents, patients and families, considering cognition changes.

Skills

RN license

LPN license

Admissions experience

CMS/DOH knowledge

EHR familiarity

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Financial screening

Clinical nursing experience

Computer proficiency

Data interpretation

Job description

RN or LPN, Admissions Nurse

Nursing Home Located in Staten Island, NY

Salary: $80K to $100K range (based on experience/licensure)

Qualifications

• Must have New York RN or LPN license
• Must have prior nursing home admissions experience
• Knowledge of admissions processes
• Thorough understanding of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and insurance policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Insurance experience including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, private , government and all insurance plans.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Financial background and ability to complete admissions and financial screenings
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Ability to perform physical assessments and interpret clinical data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software application

Responsibilities of the Admissions Nurse

• Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System.
• Properly manage referral case load and respond in a timely manner
• Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening.
• Ability to coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits
• Ability to coordinate the bed board/census when needed.
• Ability to assess potential patients at partnering hospitals.
• Addresses /accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care.
• Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive services available for new admissions.
• Discusses/interprets patient's potential and present status with appropriate disciplines.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with members of the health care team in facilities and referring hospitals.
• Demonstrates a high level of communications skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and comprehensible to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition an allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.

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