Part-Time Admissions Nurse

PINERIDGE; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Ridge Post Acute is seeking an Admissions Nurse to guide transitions from hospital to skilled nursing with compassion and clinical confidence. This part-time role focuses on ensuring admissions are thorough, accurate, and compliant while coordinating with hospitals, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

You will review referrals, perform assessments, reconcile medications, and help prepare rooms and care plans.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Proficient in electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of post-acute care regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals to determine admission appropriateness.
• Complete comprehensive clinical reviews and assess patients.
• Coordinate with hospitals, physicians, families, and the care team.
• Prepare admission documentation and care plans.
• Ensure medication reconciliation and accurate records.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Referral coordination

Electronic medical records

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

HIPAA compliance

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Pine Ridge Post Acute

Make a Difference From the Very Beginning

At Pine Ridge Post Acute, the admissions process is more than paperwork — it's the beginning of a resident's next chapter. We're looking for an Admissions Nurse who is compassionate, organized, clinically confident, and enjoys working with people to help make transitions into skilled nursing as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Part-Time

$30-$53 per hour

In this role, you'll be an important connection between hospitals, physicians, residents, families, and our interdisciplinary team. You'll use your nursing expertise to help determine whether we can safely meet a prospective resident's needs while making sure every admission is thorough, accurate, and compliant.

What You'll Do

• Review clinical referrals and medical information to determine admission appropriateness.
• Complete comprehensive clinical reviews, including diagnoses, medications, treatments, therapy needs, labs, infection status, behavioral concerns, and functional abilities.
• Communicate with hospitals, discharge planners, physicians, families, pharmacies, transportation providers, and other referral partners.
• Collaborate closely with Nursing, Administration, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Review physician orders, medication lists, therapy recommendations, and discharge documentation before admission.
• Coordinate with nursing and ancillary departments to help ensure rooms and resources are ready for new residents.
• Complete or oversee nursing admission assessments and required documentation.
• Ensure accurate medication reconciliation, physician orders, consents, care plans, and electronic medical record documentation.
• Initiate admission care plans and communicate resident needs to the care team.
• Coordinate infection prevention and isolation precautions when needed.
• Maintain accurate admission logs, referral tracking, and required reports.
• Serve as a clinical resource for referral sources regarding services available at Pine Ridge.
• Support quality improvement efforts related to admissions, transitions of care, and reducing rehospitalizations.
• Help ensure admission practices remain compliant with federal regulations, Washington State requirements, and facility policies.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Current Washington State license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience .
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification .
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records; PointClickCare experience is preferred .
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and post-acute care regulations is preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital case management, admissions, utilization review, or discharge planning is a plus.

Why You'll Love This Role

If you're a nurse who enjoys assessment, collaboration, problem-solving, and making a real impact on a resident's transition of care , this could be a great fit for you.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your nursing knowledge in a role that combines clinical judgment with relationship-building — helping residents and families feel confident and cared for from the moment they enter our doors.

At Pine Ridge Post Acute, we strive to create an environment built around Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect — for our residents, families, and each other.

Come be part of a team where your nursing expertise can make a difference before a resident even arrives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.