Admissions Director in Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Overview
As Admissions Director at Alden Poplar Creek, you own the full resident intake lifecycle, from referral to financial clearance, at a 200+ bed rehabilitation and health care center. You direct a dedicated admissions team, coordinating with hospitals and community agencies to drive occupancy. You ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations while building referral relationships. This role combines clinical insight, financial acumen, and marketing strategy to shape the facility's growth. You'll thrive here if you can balance patient advocacy with operational efficiency, and enjoy a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do8
- 1Tours and interviews potential residents and families, collecting accurate data on every admission inquiry.
- 2Facilitates admission approval decisions with the Administrator and nursing team, assigning rooms that meet resident needs.
- 3Builds and maintains referral pipelines with hospitals and community agencies, communicating admission status in real time.
- 4Executes all admission paperwork, including criminal background checks and offender registries, per facility policy.
- 5Coordinates resident financial services, collecting required signatures and documents for accurate billing and Medicaid applications.
- 6Analyzes admission and discharge data to refine the facility's marketing strategy and improve census mix.
- 7Acts as the primary liaison between transferring institutions, residents, and internal departments to ensure seamless transitions.
- 8Drives Quality Assurance initiatives, monitoring performance and implementing process improvements to enhance resident experience.
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
- 22+ years experience in long-term care admissions or healthcare administration.
- 3Proven track record meeting admission goals and managing referral relationships.
- 4Expertise with PCC (PointClickCare) or similar EHR for resident records.
- 5Strong knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare processes, including Preadmission Screening.
- 6Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for negotiating with families and agencies.
- 7Ability to remain calm and effective with hostile or emotionally upset individuals.
- 8Physical ability to move throughout the facility and lift supplies as needed.
- 9Must pass background check and meet health requirements, including TB test.
Salary Insight
$70 - $78k per year
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