RN Admissions Nurse

Arden Park Post Acute; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Arden Park Post Acute is seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to coordinate new resident admissions, perform clinical assessments, and manage care transitions on the PM shift. You will work with physicians, discharge planners, therapy teams, nursing staff, residents, and families to ensure a smooth, compliant admission process.

The ideal candidate holds an active California RN license, has at least two years of RN experience, and familiarity with PCC or other EHRs.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Experience in SNF/Post-Acute care preferred.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of resident admissions.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission.
• Review hospital records, physician orders, medications, and treatment plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely admission documentation.
• Verify insurance, authorization, and required clinical information.
• Facilitate smooth transitions from hospitals and other healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate admission details and care needs to appropriate departments.
• Ensure timely implementation of physician orders and care plans.
• Coordinate laboratory services, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.
• Act as a liaison between residents, families, and the care team.
• Assess resident conditions and identify changes in status.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as needed.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Support residents in achieving the highest level of independence and well-being.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff during the shift.
• Maintain accurate and complete admission records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.
• Educate residents and families regarding care plans and facility services.
• Address questions and concerns throughout the admission process.
• Promote a welcoming and compassionate admission experience.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with residents and families.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Care coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Nurse California license

BSN preferred

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

EHR systems

Job description

RN Admissions Nurse (PM Shift)

Arden Park Post Acute is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN Admissions Nurse to join the team on the PM shift. In this role, you will coordinate new resident admissions, perform clinical assessments, oversee care transitions, and help ensure positive outcomes for residents.

If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, have strong clinical assessment skills, and enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The RN Admissions Nurse coordinates and facilitates the admission process for new residents while ensuring accurate clinical assessments, documentation, regulatory compliance, and seamless transitions of care. This position works closely with physicians, hospital discharge planners, therapy teams, nursing staff, residents, and families to deliver a positive admission experience and maintain high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Clinical Assessment

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of resident admissions
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission
• Review hospital records, physician orders, medications, and treatment plans
• Ensure accurate and timely admission documentation
• Verify insurance, authorization, and required clinical information
• Facilitate smooth transitions from hospitals and other healthcare settings

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate admission details and care needs to appropriate departments
• Ensure timely implementation of physician orders and care plans
• Coordinate laboratory services, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care
• Act as a liaison between residents, families, and the care team

Clinical Nursing Support

• Assess resident conditions and identify changes in status
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as needed
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies
• Support residents in achieving the highest level of independence and well-being
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff during the shift

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and complete admission records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations
• Monitor documentation accuracy and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards

Resident & Family Relations

• Educate residents and families regarding care plans and facility services
• Address questions and concerns throughout the admission process
• Promote a welcoming and compassionate admission experience
• Maintain professional and effective communication with residents and families

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities

Preferred

• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Post-Acute Care, or Long-Term Care
• Admissions nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• BSN preferred

Why Join Arden Park Post Acute?

• Competitive pay: $48.00-$50.00 per hour DOE
• Full-time, stable schedule
• Supportive leadership team
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes

About Arden Park Post Acute

At Arden Park Post Acute, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through exceptional clinical care, teamwork, and a culture of respect and excellence.

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.