Admissions Nurse: Seamless Patient Onboarding & Care

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health is seeking an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to the appropriate level of care. You will verify histories, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and document admission activities in the EMR.

Educate patients and families about the admission process, rights, and post‑admission care, while ensuring privacy and safety compliance. This role requires collaboration across departments to deliver seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in state or compact licensure.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience in acute care or admissions.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and determine the appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate admissions with physicians and care teams, including documentation.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance, and medical records for admission.
• Document admission activities in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families about the admission process, rights, and expectations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to the admission process.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Northwest Health is seeking an Admissions Nurse to assess, admit, and transition patients to the appropriate level of care. You will verify histories, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and document admission activities in the EMR.

Educate patients and families about the admission process, rights, and post‑admission care, while ensuring privacy and safety compliance. This role requires collaboration across departments to deliver seamless patient care.