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 facilitys 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 Centers 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 Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors
Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support personnel, etc., to assure that the residents needs are continually met
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.