RN Full-time

Admissions Nurse

Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation
Pigeon Forge, TN

Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Admissions Nurse to join our clinical leadership team. The Admissions Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring smooth, compliant, and welcoming admissions while collaborating closely with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

This position is ideal for an experienced nurse who thrives in coordination, communication, and clinical oversight during the admission process.

Position Summary

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the resident admission process, ensuring regulatory compliance, timely clinical documentation, and a positive admission experience for residents and families.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Admissions Nurse will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Collaborating with the Admissions Director on room placement and admission coordination

  • Reviewing and entering admission orders accurately and timely

  • Receiving and communicating clinical reports from acute care facilities

  • Completing all required admission assessments

  • Ensuring availability of required equipment and medications prior to admission

  • Notifying practitioners and securing required orders and signatures

  • Reviewing referrals in collaboration with the Unit Manager when the DON is unavailable

  • Obtaining consent to treat and POST forms

  • Maintaining current POST forms at nursing stations

  • Securing additional consent for psychoactive medications as required

  • Ensuring pharmacy has all medication orders and narcotic prescriptions

  • Participating in the on‑call rotation for nurse management

  • Ensuring timely submission of PAEs

  • Confirming rooms are fully prepared prior to resident arrival

  • Orienting new admissions to the facility, routines, and care team, including nursing staff, housekeeping, and rehabilitation services as indicated

Qualifications

  • Active RN or LPN license in the state of Tennessee

  • Prior experience in skilled nursing or long‑term care preferred

  • Strong knowledge of admission processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

  • Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation?

  • Supportive leadership and team‑oriented culture

  • Opportunity to play a key role in resident care and first impressions

  • Competitive pay

  • Comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Paid time off

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Career growth and professional development opportunities

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate and organized Admissions Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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