Nursing Home Admissions Director Job Responsibilities:

• Directs admissions nursing home services.
• Develops, implements, and maintains revenue-generating strategies related to admissions and patient capacity.
• Determines and implements admissions best-practices, develops and revises admission and discharge processes, and oversees admissions staff.
• Records and reports data related to admissions, discharges, and admission inquiries to Administrator.
• Informs cleaning staff of all discharges.
• Gathers information about patient satisfaction.
• Develops departmental and institutional goals.
• Manages admissions staff.
• Manages admissions inquiries.
• Monitors admissions capacity and makes sure it is effectively communicated to clinicians and other personnel.
• Attains admissions targets and develops relationships within the community to drive admissions numbers.
• Works with marketing team to develop brochures, newsletters, advertisements, and other promotional material to increase facility’s brand awareness within the community.
• Stays apprised of federal and state regulations governing capacity, billing, and reimbursement, including Medicaid and Medicare guidelines, as well as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Schedules and conducts tours of facilities and rooms.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.

Nursing Home Admissions Director Skills/Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing coding
• Strategic planning and decision-making ability
• Process improvement mindset
• Quality management focus
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with fellow administrative team members with a diverse range of expertise
• Strategic and crisis management, problem-solving, and planning skills
• Business administration and operations experience or training
• Understanding of the basics of patient care
• Data analysis skills
• Budgeting and vendor negotiation skills
• Knowledge of quality assurance best practices
• Mission-driven and service mindset

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or similar field preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience in healthcre admissions at the managerial level required, director level preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,658.94 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34232: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person