Admissions & Marketing Director

Job Description

Job Description

Admissions & Marketing Director

Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and motivated Admissions & Marketing Director to lead census growth through strategic outreach, relationship-building, and exceptional admissions coordination. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who understands healthcare referrals, community engagement, and regulatory requirements.

• Drive facility census growth by increasing inquiries, expanding referral sources, and identifying unmet niche marketing opportunities within the community.

• Conduct external sales calls and outreach to hospitals, physicians, senior organizations, managed care partners, and other community stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources by effectively communicating bed availability, services, and clinical capabilities.

• Professionally manage intake information from referral sources, residents, and families with accuracy, knowledge, and courtesy.

• Collaborate closely with the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Facility Controller to ensure timely and appropriate admission decisions.

• Coordinate and train in-house staff to serve as primary and backup resources for inquiries, tours, admissions, and admissions documentation.

• Maintain working knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement processes.

• Track and analyze inquiry, admission, and census trends as part of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.

• Prepare and submit required reports, including:

  • Monthly Inquiry Summary Report

  • Daily inquiry logs and voicemail reports

  • Sales tracking reports for Regional Business Development Consultant, VP of Business Development, and Administrator

• Maintain and update a database of medical professionals, community resources, and referral partners.

• Stay informed of industry trends, legislative changes, and regulatory updates; communicate relevant information to facility leadership and staff.

• Assist with the development of marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, and press releases highlighting facility services.

• Sales, marketing, or community relations experience preferred.

• Healthcare experience strongly preferred; clinical background (RN, LVN, EMT, or similar) is a plus.

• Previous healthcare community sales or referral development experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of reimbursement programs and payer sources (Medicare, Medicaid, managed care).

• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently; self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.

• Willingness and ability to travel within the community and surrounding areas.

• Proficient computer skills appropriate to the position.

• Formal sales training, adult education, or team-building experience preferred.

• Knowledge of advertising, collateral development, and marketing design is a plus.

• Professional demeanor with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.

• Reliable attendance, strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and confidence required.

• Must be able to attend meetings, conduct presentations, and meet referral sources outside the facility.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer