Admissions Nurse

Overview

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Maryville is searching for a highly qualified and dependable Admissions Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), who will manage the patient intake process, act as a liaison between families, referring facilities, and clinical staff to ensure asmooth transitions into the skilled nursing facility, by handling paperwork, clinical documentation review and answering patient/family questions. The Admissions Nurse often focuses on an efficient admission processes in healthcare settings.

Maryville is a Catholic non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Beaverton, Oregon on the campus of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Maryville is a highly rated facility that offers a patient-centered atmosphere founded and focused on the Sisters’ life-affirming values.

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As a Maryville employee, you will receive benefits including:

• Medical/vision and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care
• 403(b) Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

• Guides prospective residents/patients and families through admissions, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Reviews patient charts, gathers necessary clinical information.
• Performs pre-admission assessments to evaluate a patient’s medical needs, medication lists, and required level of care.
• Completes all state and facility-required admission paperwork, including electronic medical records (EMR) as necessary.
• May perform nursing duties during admission, ensuring care standards are met.
• Works with clinical and administrative staff for seamless patient transitions.
• Assist other departments involved with the admissions process to accomplish a smooth, efficient admission process.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice (Oregon).
• One (1) year’s experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities for dealing with families and referral sources.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage high-volume paperwork and multitasking.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
• High degree of accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literacy:
  Word processing and spreadsheets.
• Public speaking skills necessary to interact in a variety of situations.

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions.
• Strong communication for interviewing families and resolving conflicts, high attention to detail for medical records, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Works in temperature-controlled office areas, but frequently moves through the entire facility, including patient rooms, therapy areas, and common lobbies.
• Characterized by moderate noise levels with frequent interruptions from phone calls, medical staff, and arriving families.
• Required to stand or walk for prolonged periods, especially when conducting facility tours or performing building rounds.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move at least 50 pounds independently on occasion.
• May occasionally assist with patient transfers or evacuations, which can involve moving up to 200 pounds with assistance or equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases (e.g., Hepatitis
  
  B), chemical cleaning solutions, and medical waste, requiring strict adherence to HIPAA and infection control protocols.
• Requires regular bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling.

We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity. SSMO Sponsored ministries encourage people from all backgrounds, communities, and industries to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

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