Admissions Nurse: Swift Patient Onboarding & Care

Northwest Health La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health La Porte in Indiana is seeking an Admissions Nurse responsible for assessing, admitting, and transitioning patients into the appropriate level of care within the facility.

You will gather medical history, verify information, document in the EMR, and coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure timely admissions.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care nursing experience and current RN licensure with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of nursing experience in an acute care or admissions setting.
• Strong assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and care coordination.
• Ability to communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and determine initial level of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams for admission planning and documentation.
• Verify demographics, insurance, and medical records for compliance.
• Document all admission activities accurately in the EMR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to admissions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Health La Porte in Indiana is seeking an Admissions Nurse responsible for assessing, admitting, and transitioning patients into the appropriate level of care within the facility.

You will gather medical history, verify information, document in the EMR, and coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure timely admissions.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care nursing experience and current RN licensure with BLS certification.