Admission Coordinator LPN

Look for a FT Admission Nurse to join our team.

Assist with admission screening of potential patients to determine the level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage

Assists in acceptance of patients and coordinate admissions with appropriate staff – provides all pertinent information to staff regarding the patient and their needs.

Responsible for collecting and responding to all referral inquiries as directed whether in person, on the phone, or via computer, to convert inquiries into potential admissions

Assist in interviewing residents/guardians and obtaining required information and signatures

Admit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Obtain all necessary signatures

Communicate with all Case Managers for managed care patients as assigned

Provide requested clinical updates to Case Managers and necessary staff

Maintain an accurate record of available beds Admit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility

Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. File in accordance with established policies and procedures

Maintain a current listing of all residents, their level of care, and assigned room numbers and provide copies of such listing to nursing service, administrative personnel, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary

Perform administrative duties as assigned

Upload and disseminate data as required

Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and all confidential information is secured before leaving the work area Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed and uploaded

Notify proper departments when the resident has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room.

Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents

Maintain current records of all residents admitted/discharged by this facility in accordance with established policies and procedures

Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the facility are met Personnel Functions Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Admissions team and cross functionally

Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility

Staff Development Attend and participate in continuing educational programs and in-services designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession and Company policies and updates

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Complete assigned Relias training timely

Safety and Sanitation Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately

Equipment and Supply Functions Ensure supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary

Ensure equipment is in working order

Resident Rights Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information

Know and practice the Center’s policy on patient/residents rights

Miscellaneous

Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids

This position is not a remote position – onsite presence is required during all working hours

Working Conditions Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility

Moves intermittently during working hours…