Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN Required)

Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN Required)

Greenwood Center for Nursing is seeking a dynamic Central Admissions Nurse to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will drive admissions, build strong referral relationships, and ensure seamless transitions for residents throughout the Scranton area.

Position Summary

The Central Admissions Nurse is responsible for reviewing referrals, obtaining insurance authorizations, coordinating admissions, and serving as a clinical resource for referral partners. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge of skilled nursing services and experience navigating the admissions process from referral through admission.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania LPN or RN license required
• Minimum of two (2) years of skilled nursing experience required
• At least two (2) years of experience with admissions, insurance authorizations, and clinical referral reviews in a skilled nursing facility
• Experience as an Admissions Nurse, Clinical Liaison, Director of Marketing, or similar role preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and insurance authorization processes
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple referrals and priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, case managers, physicians, social workers, and community referral sources throughout the Scranton market
• Review referrals to determine clinical appropriateness for admission
• Obtain and manage insurance authorizations for incoming admissions
• Coordinate admissions with facility leadership to ensure smooth resident transitions
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Business Office, and Admissions teams
• Educate referral partners on facility services and capabilities
• Attend networking events and community outreach opportunities to strengthen referral relationships
• Monitor referral activity and help develop strategies to increase admissions and census growth

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and applicable state leave)
• DailyPay Access earned wages as they accrue for a nominal fee

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*
• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

*Benefits and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

If you are an experienced LPN or RN with a strong background in skilled nursing admissions and insurance authorization, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Greenwood Center for Nursing.