What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Care Coordinator - LPN position at Northern Base?
Summary
Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, the Care Coordinator will assess all admission
referrals from acute care settings or other facilities. They will evaluate patients' skilled/Long
Term Care requirements, verify eligibility benefits, and ensure alignment with organizational
strategic goals before admitting them.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze clinical and financial data to identify suitable patients for placement according to
organizational strategies.
- Provide prompt responses to referring facilities following analysis of placement
appropriateness.
- Gather necessary medical, financial, and social information for patient care
establishment.
- Disseminate admission information to the d’Youville team as needed and consult the
medical team for referrals when necessary.
- Collaborate with patients and their significant others to establish admission goals and
care plans.
- Develop and regularly update individualized, multidisciplinary care plans, incorporating
age-specific knowledge.
- Review and document discharge plans/instructions with patients, and initiate referrals to
available resources as needed.
- Conduct patient follow-up calls to ensure quality and satisfaction, administering
satisfaction surveys.
- Act as a liaison for external agencies, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for
successful admissions.
- Ensure preparedness for patient needs, including medications, IV therapy, and equipment,
upholding clinical standards and policies.
- Familiarize with acceptable diagnoses for admissions and reimbursement.
- Maintain patient safety through infection control measures and appropriate equipment
use.
- Manage crisis periods calmly, coordinating discharge needs across all disciplines.
- Verify managed care company rates and insurance coverage, obtaining pre-certification
for necessary equipment.
- Complete referral documentation and collect and prepare patient information for relevant
departments.
Covenant Health Inc
Position Description
- Document nursing care actions, observations, and patient responses, reporting changes
promptly and accurately.
- Make referrals to external resources and communicate admission/discharge information
to departments and physicians.
- Attend department meetings, serving as a resource and providing education in areas of
expertise.
- Stay informed of field advancements, maintaining education/training logs.
- Adhere to infection control practices, utilizing gait belts as needed, and attend safety
education sessions to promote safe practices.
- Understand and articulate organizational safety goals.
- Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
- Other duties as consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
- Must be able to speak clearly, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
- Customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Geriatric care desired.
- The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is
required.
- Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to
float to other units.
- Computer skills
- Mathematical skills.
Medical terminology required.
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure.
- Work alone and as part of a team.
Education and Experience
- 0-1 year of experience working with Geriatrics patients desired.
- Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse.
- BCLS
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $48 - $50
