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Admissions Nurse

LCS (Life Care Services)Chicago, ILFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Admissions Nurse

Salary - $80k-95k

Shift - 11:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday

When you work at The Clare you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Clare is recruiting for a hospitality focused Admissions Nurse to join our team! This position is responsible for clinically admitting residents to Skilled Nursing.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Admissions Nurse

  • Clinically admit new residents to Skilled Nursing.
  • Ensure that the necessary equipment is in place to meet the residents’ needs.
  • Supports the Admissions & Outreach Manager with managing all aspects of the admissions process, from initial inquiry through move-in.
  • Complete onsite or virtual pre-admission assessments at hospitals and other care settings as directed.
  • Collaborate with the LCS Clinical Consultant to ensure consistency in LCS standards.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing admission practices.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

  • Registered nursing license in the State of Illinois
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in admissions, intake, or case management in a senior living, long-term care, or healthcare setting.
  • Experience in evaluating clinical information and making placement decisions.
  • Familiarity with PointClickCare a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance - begin the 1st of the month after your start date!
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus potential
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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