Central Admissions Nurse (LPN​/RN Required

Central Admissions Nurse (LPN/RN Required)
Greenwood Center for Nursing | Tamaqua, PA

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
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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.

• 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

• 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

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 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)

• Daily Pay – Access earned wages as they accrue for a nominal fee

• 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.

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