Admissions Director

Our expectation is that you will perform your job in a manner consistent with our Core Values CELEBRATION – ACCOUNTABILITY - PASSION FOR LEARNING - LOVE ONE ANOTHER - INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING - CUSTOMER SECOND - OWNERSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job position is to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor. As the Admissions Manager, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Responsible for clinical and financial assessments of patients prior to admission

• Facilitates and actively participates in interdisciplinary planning of clinical care of patients, and assists with outcome report completion

• Provides outcome data to payers and Physicians on as needed basis

• Serves as care liaison between patient, physician, care team members, and discharge planner by coordinating, monitoring, and communicating patient’s progress

• Assists with coordination to most appropriate care level

• Initiation and implementation of plan modifications as necessary through monitoring and re-evaluation to accommodate changes in treatment or progress

• Communicates discharge information to physician and payer with outcome data, as appropriate

• Visitation on routine basis with new admits, assisting in the facilitation of necessary services and coordination with all patient care departments as needed.

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed and necessary for patient pre and post admission needs.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessment, as needed.

• Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.

• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

• Obtain information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by assisting in development of Social Service Data Record.

• Maintain contact with the resident’s family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary.

• Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.

• Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.

• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

Other Specific Requirements

• Case Manager experience is preferred

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.

• Must be knowledgeable of policies and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all area(s) of the facility (i.e. nurse’s stations, resident rooms, offices, etc.).

• Moves continually during working hours.

• Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• Interacts with employees, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.

• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 75 pounds. Frequent pushing and pulling of carts.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person