Admissions Director

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!!

Are you looking for a warm and cozy environment to call your next work home? Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation? If YES… Beaver Dam Health Care Center is looking for YOU! Beaver Dam Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience.

We have an incredible tight‑knit family of caregivers that serves our residents every day with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Great Work Environment
• 401k matched at 10%
• Paid Holidays
• Same day pay with Tapcheck
• Job location:
  
  Beaver Dam, WI

The Admission Director is responsible for managing and coordinating the admissions process for the nursing home. This includes evaluating prospective residents, liaising with referral sources, managing occupancy levels, and ensuring a smooth transition for new residents and their families. The role requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to promote the facility’s services and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Admissions Coordination:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the admissions process.
• Review and assess referrals for medical, financial, and psychosocial appropriateness.
• Coordinate pre‑admission assessments and approvals.
• Facilitate resident admissions and ensure all necessary documentation is completed.

Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, social workers, and other referral sources.
• Represent the facility at community and professional events to promote services.
• Serve as a liaison for incoming residents and their families to answer questions and provide facility tours.

Marketing and Census Development:

• Work with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to maintain and improve census goals.
• Monitor and report census data, admissions trends, and marketing activities to the Administrator.
• Promote the nursing home through outreach and networking activities.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure all admission documentation is accurate and completed in compliance with federal, state, and facility policies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date admission records and logs.
• Coordinate with finance and billing departments to verify insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid eligibility.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth admissions and continuity of care.
• Participate in daily or weekly census and discharge planning meetings.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in a long‑term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid and insurance verification is strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and admission procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily works in an office setting within the facility.
• Occasional travel to hospitals and referral sources may be required.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings or weekends depending on admissions needs.