Clinical Admissions Nurse

We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!

Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.

The responsibilities of the Clinical Admissions Nurse (LVN/RN) include, but are not limited to: 

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming clinical information for new intake residents from home, other long term care facilities, and hospitals as well as LAJH residents being re-admitted from the hospitals, and obtain necessary information to make an informed decision regarding appropriate placement based on resident characteristics and clinical needs.
• Provide recommendation for admissions to DONs/Administrators or rationale for denial to Director of Admissions.
• Verify insurance eligibility for Part A for SNF and RCFE residents’ admission and/or readmissions.
• Obtain prior authorization for skilled services for appropriate level of care from managed care health plans prior to admissions and/or readmissions.
• Establish cooperative and trusting relationships with community hospitals, physicians, health organizations and care managers.
• Provide timely communication if resident is approved or denied admissions to referring hospital, individual or community facility.

Experience and Skills:

• RN license preferred, minimum LVN license.
• Background clearance, TB screening, and successful completion of a health examination by a Los Angeles Jewish Health Nurse Practitioner or M.D.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!