Rocky River Healthcare of Westpark is looing for an Admissions / Social Services Director to add to our team!

Admissions:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·Interview potential residents and residents’ representatives to collect accurate initial data on admissions inquires.

·Communicate admission inquiry data in written and verbal form to the nursing department and administration in a timely manner

·Screen applicants for admission for proper placement in the facility.

·Assign appropriate hospital number and room number to residents in consultation with the nursing department and administration

·Greet and escort the new residents to the assigned nursing unit

·Identify potential residents whose needs can be met by the facility. Ability to accept reservations for resident accommodations in an accurate and organized manner.

·Follow admission, transfer and discharge policies and procedures

·Maintain an accurate facility census to all facility departments

·Communicate and accurate facility census to all facility departments.

·Keep accurate records of residents’ information; keep all residents’ information confidential

·Notify appropriate facility departments when a resident is admitted, transferred, discharged or moves from one room to another

·Work cooperatively with all facility department supervisors and administrative staff

·Explain facility philosophy, policies and procedures to potential and new residents and residents’ representatives.

·Obtain required signatures on all admission forms

·Type accurately and at a reasonable speed

·Type and prepare resident identification bands, bracelets and other appropriate identifying labels.

·Act as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; establish a good rapport with transferring institutions

·Participate in marketing the facility and maintaining an acceptable census level

·Refer facility and resident concerns to appropriate individuals.

·Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

·Assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook

·Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Qualifications:Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful.On the job training provided.

Must have at least two (2) years long term care experience in a nursing position, activities, or position that exemplifies consistent resident communication. Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful on the job training will be provided.