Remote Admissions Coordinator Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation (RN or LPN)
** This position has local travel / field visits **
Location: Remote Must reside in the Phoenix AZ area with occasional local travel to skilled nursing facilities
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80000$95000 annually based on licensure and experience
Position Overview
A leading managed care organization serving Arizona Medicaid members is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented nurse to support long-term care and rehabilitation admissions throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. This fully remote position focuses on coordinating placements into skilled nursing facilities and extended care settings while ensuring timely appropriate transitions of care.
This role is ideal for an RN or LPN with experience in long-term care home health hospital discharge planning or post-acute admissions who understands Arizona Medicaid and level-of-care criteria.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate admissions into long-term care skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation programs
Review clinical documentation to determine appropriate level of care
Facilitate transitions from hospitals to SNFs or long-term care settings
Serve as liaison between the health plan facility admissions teams and discharge planners
Manage prior authorizations and eligibility verification within scope of licensure
Collaborate with utilization management and case management teams
Educate members and families regarding benefits and care transitions
Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and care coordination systems
Ensure compliance with AHCCCS and Arizona regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Active unrestricted Arizona RN or LPN license required
Minimum 23 years of experience in long-term care home health rehabilitation or hospital admissions
Working knowledge of AHCCCS and Arizona long-term care guidelines including ALTCS
Strong communication organization and documentation skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proficiency with electronic medical records
Preferred Background
Managed care or health plan experience
Utilization management or case management experience
Experience with hospital discharge planning or SNF placement
Bilingual English and Spanish a plus
Why Join
Competitive salary of $80000$95000
Full benefits package including medical dental vision and 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Licensure reimbursement and CEU support
Fully remote position with impact across the Phoenix area
Required Experience:
IC
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