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Admissions Director (nursing home)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An internal Admissions Director for a nursing homemanages the entire resident intake process acting as the primary liaison between hospitals families and the facility to drive census goals. Key duties include reviewing clinical/financial records conducting tours verifying insurance ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating smooth empathetic transitions for new residents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Key Qualifications
Excellent Benefits available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 residents 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.
Key Qualifications
- Experience:Often requires 15 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
Required Experience:
Director
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