Admissions Coordinator

Full Time

*** LPN Salary: $54,080/yr - $57,824/yr | RN Salary: $70,720/yr - $74,464/yr ***

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401(k) w/ Company Match, Paid Time Off

We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving.

The Admissions Coordinator supports our mission and values by working with residents, families, staff, and referral sources from the community on the preadmission and admission process to ensure a positive/smooth flowing admission process is achieved.

The Admissions Coordinator's primary responsibilities will include:

• Protect and maintain confidentiality of resident's information and resident's rights.
• Maintain the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the nursing department.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills with respect to admissions, insurance carriers, nursing procedures and technology.
• Conducts pre-admission screening on all potential residents.
• Responsible for census development at the Health Care Center. This includes initiating regular calls to potential referral sources during times of low census.
• Supports ambitious census goals and guidelines regarding admissions and ensures that they are met.
• Acts as a liaison between the facility and family members during the pre-admission and admission process. Upon admissions, refers family members to appropriate Department Head depending on specific need.
• Handles all tours, admission screenings and initial inquiries.
• Works with the Director of Nursing to assure that all admissions are screened thoroughly and adequately prior to admission.
• Completes admission paperwork with the responsible party, family member, power of attorney or resident upon admission.
• Ensures that the admission packet is completed in a timely manner and that all forms are presented and delivered in a neat, organized and timely manner.
• Participates in Utilization Review daily.
• Cultivates external relationships and networking contacts which foster community support, participation in activities/health care events, and utilization of healthcare programs.
• Actively works to improve working relationships with referral sources to increase the quality and number of leads.
• Measures the effectiveness of the inquiry/admission processes, and designs and implements improvements if necessary.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Keeps staff well informed of pending admissions.
• Has a strong working relationship with the therapy department to ensure that managed care updates are completed in the allotted timeframe.
• Makes visits/contacts with the hospitals to keep open communication about room availability.
• Makes initial contact at the hospital with prospective admissions.
• Must be able to be flexible with schedule which includes working extended hours.
• Participates in weekly Health Care Center leadership meetings and monthly QAPI meetings
• Ensures proper case management and updates are submitted.
• Show kindness and respect to all residents
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required in this position?

• Current LPN or RN license in the State of Ohio required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

What makes Brethren Care Village unique?

Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village, as a Christian based senior living community, is to provide exceptional individualized care and services. Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.

Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.

Why work here?

Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members. Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth. We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!

Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action by offering:

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO and Retirement Savings plans
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Employee promotions (We celebrate employee growth!)
• Reduced fees for our Pool & Fitness Center
• Family-like, fun and supportive team

Learn more about caring community today: https://brethrencarevillage.org/

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.