Admissions Nurse (RN) $7,000 Sign on Bonus

Company: Advanced Health Care of Lakewood
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The RN Admissions Nurse will be responsible for facilitating the admission process for new residents, ensuring their smooth transition into our facility, and providing high-quality nursing care. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality care to our residents. Schedule: Full-Time, Days, some weekends, 12 hours Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs. This position is leadership role and will require admitting patients. Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the team to develop individualized care plans for new residents. Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers to provide information about the admissions process, facility policies, and available services. Complete admission paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records. Coordinate with other departments such as dietary, therapy, etc. to arrange for necessary assessments and services for new admissions. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, following established medication administration protocols. Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during the admission process and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members. Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to admission processes documentation, and resident rights. Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed. Perform all other duties assigned. Requirements: Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed. Valid CPR certification 1 year of experience as an admission nurse or intake coordinator in a healthcare setting. Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgements. Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing admissions processes and documentation in skilled nursing facilities. Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members. Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion. Proficient in basic computer software programs. Physical Requirements: Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents and their families. Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls and move about facilities. Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs. Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork and assisting with resident admissions. Capability to assist residents and other nursing staff with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities. Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Benefits: 401(k) Percentage of 401(k) matched by company Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program HSA FSA Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act Paid time off Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance

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