Admissions Coordinator
Why Join Us
Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
And much more...
What We're Looking For
The Admission Coordinator screens admissions, collaborates with other departments and facilities, manages waitlist, fields questions and completes preadmission paperwork and requirements. The Admission Coordinator assists in the coordination of all aspects of MDS and RAI processes by supporting the MDS Coordinator and Social Worker. Investigates, assesses, and initiates interventions to help Elder's cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges associated with living in a LTC facility.
How You'll Contribute
An Admission Coordinator who excels in this role: Interviews and assesses Elders and/or Elder's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Surens each Elder is encouraged to reach his/her maximum functional ability and helps maintain these abilities.
Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members.
Teamwork is a prime responsibility for each individual.
Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
Determine potential expense associated with a potential admission.
Review all applications for admission, maintain waitlist, screen referrals, act as a resource to the community.
Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS for all residents.
Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.
Maintain current working knowledge of MDS changes and most updated RAI manual.
Attends and participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.
Actively involved in Family Care Conferences.
Works closely with Facility MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.
Requirements
- Education: Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Licenses: Registered Nurse / RN license required
- Certifications: BLS required
Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Schedule
Full Time- Day
EEOC Statement
Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.