What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions and Marketing position at Avante at Melbourne?
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of principles of effective communication, mass media, advertising, policies, education, community relations, demonstration, organization structure, social and activity services, government relations, etc., as they relate to nursing facility operations.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideals and concepts to community groups/agencies.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Must possess the ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information and make recommendations to the Corporate Director of Business Development, the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing and the Administrator.
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred, but not required.
- Must possess the ability to establish, implement and maintain effective marketing and public relations program.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
- Software knowledge - Outlook, Excel, Word
- Strategic Skills: Dealing with Ambiguity
- Operating Skills: Timely Decision Making
- Courage: Conflict Management
- Energy & Drive: Action Oriented
- Organizational Skills: Organizational Agility and Presentation skills
- Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Approachability, Interpersonal Savvy, Customer Focus, Integrity & Trust and Listening.
- Develop a strong relationship with the Hospital Case Managers/Discharge Planners/Social Workers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with area ALF's, Home Health Agencies, Retirement Communities, and Senior Centers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with area Physicians and maintain good communication. Recruit new Physicians to follow residents in the facility as Attending Physicians.
- Assist Physician in completing the company credentialing process if they wish to be a facility attending physician.
- Review and assess prospective residents by reviewing their medical, physical and psychosocial needs, and obtain, in conjunction with the Call Center Coordinator, Internal Admissions Coordinator and nursing team, a decision for admission within a 15 minute guideline utilizing the center's customized Green-Yellow-Red Light Tool.
Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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