Admissions Director (nursing home)

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Admissions Management: Coordinate the complete intake process from initial inquiry to move-in, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations. Referral Development: Build relationships with hospital discharge planners, physicians, and community partners to maintain high, quality-focused census levels. Clinical & Financial Screening: Review medical records for appropriateness and verify insurance benefits, payor sources, and financial responsibility. Family & Resident Support: Act as the main point of contact, providing tours, explaining services, and offering emotional support to families and prospective residents. Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) and administration to manage daily bed availability and ensure the facility can meet the resident's care needs. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential files, including contracts and agreements. Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement strategies to meet marketing, census, and quality mix goals for the facility.

Experience: Often requires 1–5+ years in nursing home admissions or related healthcare administration.

Skills: Exceptional communication (verbal and written), organizational skills, and proficiency with admissions/medical software. Emotional Intelligence: Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and interact effectively with elderly or distressed individuals. Excellent Benefits available. Equal Opportunity Employer