Part-Time Admissions Nurse

(Pine Ridge Post Acute) Pine Ridge SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Ridge Post Acute in the United States is seeking an Admissions Nurse who is compassionate, organized, clinically confident, and enjoys guiding residents and families through the transition to skilled nursing care.

This part-time role involves reviewing referrals, performing thorough admission assessments, coordinating with hospitals, physicians, and our interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliant, accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

EMR experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post‑acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission‑driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.