Admissions Coordinator LTC - RPT- Day Shift

Hourly Range $42.300 - $57.147

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves coordinating and performing various aspects of the patient admission process for the Long-Term Care Facility of the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent performs various patient care and care management activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions - Long-Term Care or his/her designee. Supervision may be exercised over lower-level nursing or clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Coordinates the admission process to ensure the medical, social, emotional, and financial needs of the resident are handled accurately and efficiently;

Investigates and resolves admission problems as necessary, maintaining accurate files and serving as a resource to facility staff and residents/families regarding questions about the admission process;

Coordinates pre-admissions, scheduled and emergency admissions to facilitate admission;

Interviews patient/family to obtain necessary information such as insurance coverage, financial status, physician's name and medical diagnosis in accordance with facility policy and procedures;

Completes the Patient Review Instrument (PRI) with score (only when certified) in accordance withNew York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10, Part 85.8;

Notifies the Social Services Department, Health Information Management Department and Director of Nursing - Long Term Care to coordinate a bed assignment based on medical diagnosis and unit occupancy;

Notifies all pertinent information to nursing staff on unit of admission and social worker to begin to establish a resident care plan;

Acts as a liaison person between area families, projecting and promoting a positive and holistic attitude regarding long-term care;

Reviews department policies and procedures, and actively participates in making recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Director of Admissions- Long-Term Care;

Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information;

Provides residents with information concerning resident rights, living will, etc., and explains as necessary;

Maintains frequent contact with insurance companies to resolve issues relating to coverage, contact with Social Security, Department of Human Services, etc. to exchange information on financial matters and patient admissions.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and accreditation standards relative to the admission process and long-term care; thorough knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures good knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Health Maintenance Organizations; ability to complete, comprehend and interpret scores resulting from the Patient Review Instrument; ability to make independent decisions when circumstance warrants such action; ability to supervise lower-level staff; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or closely related field and one (1) year of professional nursing experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility; or:
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility; or:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Possession of Patient Review Instrument (PRI) Certification as administered by New York State Department of Health within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Possession of a valid New York State Driver License and use of private automobile at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

@Approved by Erie County

Salary : $42 - $57