INTAKE NURSING COORDINATOR LONG TERM CARE

JOB SUMMARY: Determines the clinical appropriateness of alladmissions of new and returning residents from home, hospital, or other health care settings and maintains facilities at their capacities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Receive referral inquiries regarding prospective residents from health care facilities and community individuals to determine an admission date or to schedule an appointment.
• Perform clinical reviews of potential admissions.
• Determine clinical appropriateness of admission and approve or deny admission.
• Inform necessary departments of the arrival of new residents and coordinate the admission process as outlined in the facility policy.
• Maintain working relationships provided by the Marketer with hospital and senior center social workers, discharge planners, and case managers to stimulate referrals to general admission as well as monitor satisfaction of referring parties to the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Illinois RN or LPN license.
• Experience in long term care.
• Proficient with CarePort software application
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Functional literacy in English is required, ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Good organizational, planning, and customer service skills
• Able to review clinical referrals for intake
• Knowledge of hospital discharge planning and policies as it relates to the long-term care population
• Knowledge of IDPH and HFS regulations relevant to admissions, discharges, and resident rights

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Life insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Skokie, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Skokie, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person