Admission Coordinator

Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose.
Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
At Wilson Medical Center, a 294-bed facility, we bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.
With great pride, we offer Growing Tree Child Care Center on-site daycare where children are offered a nurturing, safe environment centered around the needs of each child.
Where We Are: Wilson residents enjoy a community rich in educational, cultural, and social opportunities.
We are home to numerous athletic and water sports, festivals, and arts and entertainment venues.
From the beach to the mountains, in Wilson, you are within easy driving distance of all that North Carolina has to offer.
Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through a partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · Growing Tree On-Site Childcare Facility · And much more… Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Administrator and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties associated with facility marketing, referral prospecting, clinical evaluation, admission coordination and processing.
Work is of a confidential nature.
Performs other work of the department as required Coordinates Admissions from hospitals, other nursing homes, and various referral souces.
Provides screening for potential residents, including clinical assessment for appropriateness.
Verifies resident eligibility for assistance by federal, state, community and veteran agencies.
Provides information regarding types of assistance available.
Maintains knowledge and utilizes community resources available to resident.
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referrals) Notifies potential residents and/or resident representative Discharge Planner of approved admission.
Informs residents/residents representative or Discharge Planner of requirement for admission (i.
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PASARR Screening, History and Physical, Physician’s orders, FL-2 Effectively communicates residents status to nursing to allow nursing to prepare for admission (i.
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resident status,/condition, equipment, needed).
Orients residents and residents representative to facility policies, routines, advance directives, and financial responsibilities.
Prepares and ensure signature on related paperwork and documents.
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Communication: Maintains communication with resident and resident representative Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with outside resource contacts, so that referral efforts are facilitated and maximized.
Acts as a liaison between resident and resident representative and facility.
Follow progress of resident t aid in assisting with discharge and transfer.
Assist with arranging for transfer of residents within the facility or to other facilities when necessary.
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Effectively assist with coordinating the detail arrangements of transfer.
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Accurately interprets, communicates and applies the rules and regulations governing eligibility for assistance.
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Seeks out opportunities to be of assistance in facilitating the transfer process.
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Maintains knowledge and utilizes community resources.
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Participates in Quality Assurance and UR: Effectively assist with data collection, analysis and idea generation pertinent to customer satisfaction, quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
Provides back-up for other team members functions in the absence of that employee.
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Performs miscellaneous duties as needed: a.
Participates in other facility support activities requiring stand-by and re-call at times.
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May perform occasional weekend assessment or admissions as necessary.
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Other duties assigned.
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Americans with Disability Act Accommodations Any necessary ADA accommodations will be evaluated on a case by case basis, based on any applicable restrictions that may apply to an employee/applicant.
Attached to the position description is a Physical Demands Analysis sheet that will assist management in making any necessary accommodations for either Essential or Non Essential duties, whether the disability is permanent or temporary.
EEOC Statement: Wilson Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants, and employees while complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Education Completion of a nursing education program and licensed as a nurse in the state of North Carolina.
One to two years of previous experience in a long term care or related area required.
Knowledge of federal and state programs required.
Experience in interpreting and applying federal and state programs in long term care preferred.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran