Admission Coordinator SNF (RN)

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admission Coordinator is a critical part of the care team, which provides services to meet the social and/or emotional needs and activities that affect the patients’ ability to achieve their highest level of function. They participate in the development of patients’ comprehensive care plans and discharge planning. In addition, the Admission Coordinator develops policies and procedures to provide social services to patients in compliance with federal, state and local regulations ensuring compliance but focusing on requirements to meet patients’ needs. Responsible for performance improvement plans, tracking, and implementation. Performs operational tasks assigned by Nursing Leadership to support the Skilled Nursing Facility. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN); license must be free of any encumbrances.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills.
• Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information within allotted timeframe.
• Must possess the skills to deal with families and their needs as they relate to the resident and the long-term care facility.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years of social services experience preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of patients’ comprehensive care plans and discharge planning.
• Develop policies and procedures to provide social services to patients in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure compliance with requirements to meet patients’ needs.
• Responsible for performance improvement plans, tracking, and implementation.
• Perform operational tasks assigned by Nursing Leadership to support the Skilled Nursing Facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree