LPN/RN Admissions Nurse

Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

PTO and sick time

Flexible scheduling

Referral program

Job summary

Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced LPN or RN to join our Admissions team at our rehab center. This role emphasizes clinical judgment, quick organization, and a focus on long-term care in Tacoma, WA.

You will review new admissions, assess care needs, and coordinate with hospitals and care teams to ensure smooth, safe admissions. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with pay ranging $45–$57 per hour and various shift options.

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license required.
• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills required.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple moving parts.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing new admissions.
• Determining care needs and appropriateness for the facility.
• Communicating with hospitals, physicians, and care teams.
• Helping coordinate a smooth admission process.
• Educating patients and families on what to expect.
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
• Supporting initial care planning and medication review.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Assessment skills

Multitasking

Education

Active LPN or RN license

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced LPN or RN to join our Admissions team at our rehab center. This role is a good fit for someone who understands long-term care, is confident in their clinical judgment, and can move quickly while staying organized.

You’ll be responsible for reviewing incoming patients, assessing their needs, and helping make sure each admission is appropriate and set up for success. You’ll work closely with hospitals, providers, and our internal team to keep the process smooth and safe.

* SIGN-ON BONUS $5,000 *

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing and assessing new admissions

• Determining care needs and appropriateness for our facility

• Communicating with hospitals, physicians, and care teams

• Helping coordinate a smooth admission process

• Educating patients and families on what to expect

• Making sure documentation is accurate and complete

• Supporting initial care planning and medication review

What we’re looking for

• Active LPN or RN license

• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care

• Strong assessment and communication skills

• Someone who can stay on top of multiple moving pieces

Schedule

• Full-time, Part-time, or PRN from (2:00pm-1030pm)

• Day and evening shifts available

• Some on-call and weekend availability expected

Pay

$45–$57/hour depending on experience

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, vision

• Life and disability insurance

• PTO and sick time

• Flexible scheduling

• Referral program

Requirements

• 2+ years nursing experience preferred

• Admissions experience is a plus

• BLS preferred

• Must be able to reliably commute to Tacoma, WA