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Admissions Director (nursing home)

Career Strategies

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bed Management, Communication Skills, Director of Nursing (DON), Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), Documentation, Financial Management, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Software, Hospital, Insurance Regulations, Maintain Compliance, Marketing Strategy, Medical Records, Nursing Home, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Management, Regulations, Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
An internal Admissions Director for a nursing home manages 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
  • 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 resident's 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 1–5+ 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

 

About the Company

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Career Strategies

Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com

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