Admissions Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)

Pay

Wage Range: $45‑52.22 DOE

Schedule

Full‑Time – Days

Benefits

• Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement (subject to company policy and approval)
• Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval)
• Toll reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

About the Role

Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long‑term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short‑term, sub‑acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
• A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post‑acute needs (patient mix may vary slightly by facility)

The RN Admissions Nurse supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice with ability to make independent decisions when warranted
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post‑acute care facilities
• Understanding and adherence to company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other compliance training

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on assessment care to patients during the admissions process
• Effectively communicate assessment findings with physicians
• Deliver quality nursing care to patients with knowledge and competence
• Evaluate patients’ needs assessments and initiate care plans upon admission and readmission
• Accurately receive, document, and transcribe physician orders
• Communicate orders promptly to ensure timely receipt of medications and implementation
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients as needed
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment in patient care decisions
• Function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language