Admissions Coordinator (LPN) - Full Time - Days

Cayuga Health System•Montour Falls, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer! Reporting to Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) the Admissions Coordinator will screen prospective residents and coordinate their admission to the nursing facility in collaboration with nursing facility interdisciplinary team. As part of the Admissions process, the Admissions Coordinator will also collect and distribute information to appropriate staff of all new residents. The Admissions Coordinator also represents Schuyler Hospital and Seneca View Nursing accurately and honestly; acts with integrity and in the best interest of Schuyler Hospital and Seneca View Nursing. The Admissions Coordinator will adhere to facility policy and regulations.

Requirements

Graduated from a Licensed Practical Nurse, Social Work, or Registered nurse program (and) Must have active NYS licensure (or) Other healthcare related degree (or) 2 years of long term care experience, 1 year admission experience or 1 year healthcare insurance experience

Responsibilities

Screens, interviews, and evaluates all prospective residents and their representatives to determine suitability and eligibility of placement including financial arraignments.
Obtains and completes all necessary admission and readmission paperwork including admissions agreements, business agreements, insurance authorizations, PRI's, and screens along with all other required admission paperwork prior to placement.
Provides information to applications, their families and the referring providers related to admission to the facility.
Maintains data base tracking of all referrals and outcomes.
Coordinates open and timely admission/referral communication of needs with nursing leadership daily.
Seeks nursing and provider approval for admission referrals where needed through the DON and or Administrator.
Schedules and provides tours of facility where needed.
Maintains a long term care bed waiting list
Completes resident new admission and discharge satisfactions, reporting results to facility QAPI Committee and appropriate feedback to department heads/leaders.
Maintains open collaboration with referral sources and providers to ensure referrals and feedback is maintained.