Remote Admissions Coordinator – Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation (RN or LVN/LPN)

Job Title: Remote Admissions Coordinator – Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation (RN or LVN/LPN)
Company: Leading Managed Care Organization (serving California Medi-Cal members)
Location: Remote – Must reside in California and hold an active California RN or LVN/LPN license
Job Type: Full-Time: This position is remote with some local field travel to SNFs
Department: Care Management / Utilization Management
Salary: $80,000–$95,000 (based on licensure and experience)

Position Summary

A managed care organization serving California Medi-Cal members is seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse (RN or LVN/LPN) to join its Care Management team in a fully remote role. The Admissions Coordinator will manage and facilitate admissions into long-term care, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and rehabilitation programs for members requiring post-acute or extended care services. Ideal candidates have experience in home health, senior living intake, long-term care admissions, or post-acute placement, along with a strong understanding of California Medi-Cal processes, levels of care, and care transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee admissions and transitions of care for members entering long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, or rehabilitation settings across California.

• Review clinical documentation and assessments to support appropriate placement based on member needs and Medi-Cal level-of-care criteria.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the health plan, SNF admission teams, hospital discharge planners, and providers to ensure timely and appropriate placements.

• Manage prior authorization workflows, verify eligibility, and support care approval processes within RN or LVN/LPN scope of practice.

• Collaborate closely with Utilization Management, Case Management, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient transitions of care.

• Educate members and caregivers regarding benefits, covered services, and expectations during transitions.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR and care coordination systems.

• Ensure compliance with California regulations, Medi-Cal requirements, HIPAA, and organizational quality standards.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California RN or LVN/LPN license (required).

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in home health, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital admissions, or intake/placement coordination.

• Working knowledge of California Medi-Cal, prior authorizations, and long-term care or SNF level-of-care guidelines.

• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency with EMRs and care coordination platforms.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Managed care, health plan, utilization management, or case management experience.

• Background in hospital discharge planning, post-acute transitions, or SNF-level placement.

• Experience with Medi-Cal managed care plans (e.g., CalAIM, LTSS).

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on licensure and experience

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Licensure reimbursement and CEU support

• Fully remote work environment

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000