Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN Required)

Greenwoodcnr; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Center for Nursing in Tamaqua, PA is seeking a Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN required) to drive admissions, manage referrals, and coordinate smooth resident transitions in the Scranton market. The role reviews referrals, obtains insurance authorizations, and serves as a clinical resource for referral partners, leveraging strong nursing knowledge and an ability to work independently.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to build relationships with hospitals,

Qualifications

• PA LPN or RN license required.
• Minimum of two years of skilled nursing experience.
• At least two years of admissions, insurance authorizations, and clinical reviews in a skilled nursing facility.
• Experience as Admissions Nurse or related roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and insurance authorization processes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple referrals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, case managers, physicians, social workers, and referral sources in the Scranton market.
• Review referrals to determine clinical appropriateness for admission.
• Obtain and manage insurance authorizations for incoming admissions.
• Coordinate admissions with facility leadership to ensure smooth resident transitions.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Business Office, and Admissions teams.
• Educate referral partners on facility services and capabilities.
• Attend networking events and community outreach opportunities to strengthen referral relationships.
• Monitor referral activity and help develop strategies to increase admissions and census growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Independent work

Admissions process knowledge

Insurance authorizations

Education

Pennsylvania LPN or RN license

Job description

Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN Required)
Greenwood Center for Nursing | Tamaqua, PA

Greenwood Center for Nursing is seeking a dynamic Central Admissions Nurse to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will drive admissions, build strong referral relationships, and ensure seamless transitions for residents throughout the Scranton area.

Position Summary

The Central Admissions Nurse is responsible for reviewing referrals, obtaining insurance authorizations, coordinating admissions, and serving as a clinical resource for referral partners. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge of skilled nursing services and experience navigating the admissions process from referral through admission.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania LPN or RN license required

• Minimum of two (2) years of skilled nursing experience required

• At least two (2) years of experience with admissions, insurance authorizations, and clinical referral reviews in a skilled nursing facility

• Experience as an Admissions Nurse, Clinical Liaison, Director of Marketing, or similar role preferred

• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and insurance authorization processes

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple referrals and priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, case managers, physicians, social workers, and community referral sources throughout the Scranton market

• Review referrals to determine clinical appropriateness for admission

• Obtain and manage insurance authorizations for incoming admissions

• Coordinate admissions with facility leadership to ensure smooth resident transitions

• Collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Business Office, and Admissions teams

• Educate referral partners on facility services and capabilities

• Attend networking events and community outreach opportunities to strengthen referral relationships

• Monitor referral activity and help develop strategies to increase admissions and census growth

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and applicable state leave)

• DailyPay – Access earned wages as they accrue for a nominal fee

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

*Benefits and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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