Director of Admissions

· Works with Administrator and back-up team to assess inquiries when necessary and respond to referrers within one hour whenever possible;

· Assists the Administrator in managing the resident flow, admissions process and marketing program for the home.

· Guides marketing program for healthcare services that assures strong resident, referrer and payor satisfaction, appropriate market penetration;, positive public image;, maximization of facility profitability and census goals;

· Meets census goals by working with the facility’s interdisciplinary team and Network entities to coordinate resident flow into and through the nursing facility;

· Works to ensure immediate response to phone, fax, and walk-in inquiries and referrals;

· Completes tour, application, and sales process with residents, families and referrers;

· Ensures proper completion, signing and distribution of paperwork;

· Meets with family, residents and residents on day of admission and ensures appropriate preparation of room and introduction to nursing staff on unit;

· Communicates admission criteria to referral sources, residents and families;

· Ensures comprehensive gathering and documentation of resident data which will enhance appropriate placement within the facility;

· Maintains thorough knowledge of medical, social and financial information relating to Windsor Health Care, LLC’s Center;

· Conducts follow-up on all inquiries which have not yet been converted to admissions;

· Works with Administrator and appropriate staff to ensure consistent, effective admissions, discharge and transfer meetings;

· Maintains statistics indicating resident flow, pending and lost inquiries, denials, hospital discharges and marketing activity; submit to corporate office;

· Nurtures referral relationships through and aggressive, resident-oriented admissions process;

· Develops and maintains referral base;

· Works to initiate, nurture and maintain contacts with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners as valued residents to maximize referrals and facilitate admissions;

· Stays abreast of services available within the facility and through the community in order to serve as liaison with the facility to hospital discharge planners, utilization review nurses, physicians, and other professionals to assist in efficient use of facility and alternate care setting within the community;

· Provides information to referral sources of resident’s progress as appropriate;

· Identify marketing opportunities for referring hospitals and physicians, as it relates to individual facility as well as facility clusters; work with Administrator to follow-up;

· Assists in the development and implementation of long-range and short-term marketing plans;

· Coordinates and participates in presentations about the facility or other appropriate healthcare topics to hospitals, physicians, and other potential referral sources;

· Works with Administrator to ensure resident satisfaction and to assess/respond to resident satisfaction surveys;

· Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

· Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

· Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

· Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.

· As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.

· Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.

· Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

· Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation

· Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

· Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.

· Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.

· Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

· Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.

· Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.

· Performs other duties as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Amboy, NJ 08879: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Admission Director: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location