In this essential role, you’ll be the welcoming face for new residents, ensuring a smooth and caring admission process while collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams. Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is long-term care.
Posted Oct 13
Shift and hours
2pm to 10pm Mon-Fri, afternoon to evening · primarily afternoon to evening shifts · flexibility based on admission needs Full-Time 2pm to 10pm Mon- Fri with rotating weekends ( flex as needed) Primarily afternoon to evening shifts Flexibility based on admission needs40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing
License
RN or LPN licensecurrent AZ RN or LPN license
Term
PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
License
current AZ RN or LPN licenseCurrent AZ RN or LPN licenseCheck your license
Certification
CPR certification
Experience
1 year skilled nursing facility experienceSkilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
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active Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)Active Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)
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strong attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to quality careStrong attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to quality care
Also asks
excellent communication and documentation skillsExcellent communication and documentation skills
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professional, positive, and team-oriented mindsetProfessional, positive, and team-oriented mindset
coordinate and complete new resident admissions with accuracy and compassionCoordinate and complete new resident admissions with accuracy and compassion
Day to day
collaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teamsCollaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams
Day to day
ensure all required documentation is complete and compliantEnsure all required documentation is complete and compliant
Day to day
communicate effectively with residents, families, and staffCommunicate effectively with residents, families, and staff
Hours stated
Full-Time 2pm to 10pm Mon- Fri with rotating weekends ( flex as needed)
Job Type: Full-Time 2pm to 10pm Mon- Fri with rotating weekends ( flex as needed)
Salary Range: $29.00 – $43.00 per hour (based on experience and licensure)
Make a Difference From the Very Start We’re seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our dynamic clinical team. In this essential role, you’ll be the welcoming face for new residents, ensuring a smooth and caring admission process while collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
Why Join Us? We offer more than just a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and a team that supports you every step of the way. Full-time team members enjoy:
Competitive wages
Mentorship & training (great for new grads!)
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Cell phone & movie ticket discounts
Public transportation & FSA options
Career advancement opportunities
*Shift
Schedule
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Primarily afternoon to evening shifts
Flexibility based on admission needs
Rotating weekends required
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Requirements
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Current AZ RN or LPN license
CPR certification
Active Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)
Strong attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to quality care
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Professional, positive, and team-oriented mindset
*Key
Responsibilities
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Coordinate and complete new resident admissions with accuracy and compassion
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams
Ensure all required documentation is complete and compliant
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff
Apply Today! We’d love to meet you in person!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $43.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience
Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
License/
Certification
RN or LPN License (Required)
Ability to Commute
Mesa, AZ 85205 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
Mesa, AZ 85205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Neighborhoods+In 2026, working families and first-time buyers are concentrating in established Mesa tracts where single-family homes with yards still list around $300K–$450K, with parks and freeway or light-rail access, instead of paying up for Eastmark, Las Sendas, or Red Mountain Ranch. Locals steer newcomers to East Mesa and the southeast edge beside Gilbert, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley, naming pockets such as Alt Vista and Dreamland Villa; Reddit points to Northeast Mesa along the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway as a decent base with a workable Scottsdale commute. Recurring best-of list names include Dobson Ranch, Alta Mesa, Superstition Springs, Parkwood Ranch, Mesa Grande, Northgrove, Apache Wells, Rancho Del Mar, and Sunland Village East. The older west side next to Tempe is not where young professionals are clustering.
In 2026, working families and first-time buyers are concentrating in established Mesa tracts where single-family homes with yards still list around $300K–$450K, with parks and freeway or light-rail access, instead of paying up for Eastmark, Las Sendas, or Red Mountain Ranch. Locals steer newcomers to East Mesa and the southeast edge beside Gilbert, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley, naming pockets such as Alt Vista and Dreamland Villa; Reddit points to Northeast Mesa along the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway as a decent base with a workable Scottsdale commute.
Recurring best-of list names include Dobson Ranch, Alta Mesa, Superstition Springs, Parkwood Ranch, Mesa Grande, Northgrove, Apache Wells, Rancho Del Mar, and Sunland Village East. The older west side next to Tempe is not where young professionals are clustering.
Getting around+Affordable Mesa neighborhoods are sold on freeway access and Valley Metro light rail, and Northeast Mesa sits on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway with a Scottsdale-direction commute locals call not terrible. Valley Metro is the transit operator, but public transportation is widely described as limited, so most people drive. Residents say leaving the Phoenix metro can take an hour from almost anywhere because of valley-wide congestion. These sources do not name hospital campuses, typical ER-shift drives, or parking conditions at work.
Affordable Mesa neighborhoods are sold on freeway access and Valley Metro light rail, and Northeast Mesa sits on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway with a Scottsdale-direction commute locals call not terrible. Valley Metro is the transit operator, but public transportation is widely described as limited, so most people drive.
Residents say leaving the Phoenix metro can take an hour from almost anywhere because of valley-wide congestion. These sources do not name hospital campuses, typical ER-shift drives, or parking conditions at work.
Outdoors+Mesa is framed as a gateway to the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, with paddleboarding on the Salt River, kayaking desert canyons, and boat rides on Saguaro Lake. Hiking starts at Lost Dutchman State Park and the Superstition Mountains; Mesa Grande Cultural Park has ancient petroglyphs, Goldfield Ghost Town is a nearby add-on, and Revel Surf at Cannon Beach is billed as the country’s first surf park of its kind. The city claims more than 200 parks, plus horseback riding and everyday pool-and-golf life. Extreme summer heat pushes real outdoor time to early mornings and cooler months.
Mesa is framed as a gateway to the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, with paddleboarding on the Salt River, kayaking desert canyons, and boat rides on Saguaro Lake. Hiking starts at Lost Dutchman State Park and the Superstition Mountains; Mesa Grande Cultural Park has ancient petroglyphs, Goldfield Ghost Town is a nearby add-on, and Revel Surf at Cannon Beach is billed as the country’s first surf park of its kind.
The city claims more than 200 parks, plus horseback riding and everyday pool-and-golf life. Extreme summer heat pushes real outdoor time to early mornings and cooler months.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Mesa
Mesa is Arizona's East Valley workhorse: a city of more than 500,000 with healthcare as a major industry, about 301 days of sun, and housing that still undercuts Scottsdale and much of Phoenix. What is genuinely distinct is leftover affordability beside desert access: established neighborhoods still list single-family homes around $300K–$450K, unlike premium Eastmark, Las Sendas, and Red Mountain Ranch. Downtown Mesa concentrates the Mesa Arts Center, craft breweries, the Asian District, and spring training for the Chicago Cubs and Athletics; weekends go to the Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Superstition Mountains. Relocating nurses should pick a side of town on purpose. East Mesa, the southeast toward Gilbert and Queen Creek, and Northeast Mesa on the Loop 202 are where locals send newcomers; older Mesa beside Tempe is called high-crime and run-down. Expect 106°F summer averages, spikes to 115°F, limited Valley Metro service, and an hour to leave the metro. The tradeoff is heat and sprawl in exchange for more than 200 parks, a yard, and more house than closer-in suburbs usually offer.
