Admissions Coordinator

Pivotal Health Care•Overland Park, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Village is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to assess referrals before admission, plan discharges, and advocate for residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role may be filled by a licensed Nurse or a Social Services professional and serves a small skilled nursing unit within a continuing care retirement community. The coordinator communicates with team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the broader community to support resident-centered and resident-directed care. The position is primarily weekdays, includes a predictable nurse on-call rotation, and offers flexibility to balance hours during the week.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school.
If serving as a Nurse, hold an unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state where applying and maintain professional licensure and CEU requirements.
If selected as an LPN, enroll in an accredited RN program within six months of the employment start date, make active progress, and complete the program within its standard duration. Provide proof of enrollment and expected completion timeframe upon request.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working in a geriatric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold the Community’s philosophy and goals for maintaining, improving, or enhancing residents’ quality of care and quality of life.
Perform pre-assessments of residents as necessary.
Attend and participate in facility meetings and assigned in-service training programs.
Participate in the nurse on-call rotation.
Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, guests, and outside referral sources.
Collect and assess data about residents’ psychosocial needs, risks of psychosocial deterioration, and responses to interventions.
Complete assigned portions of the MDS.
Maintain the referral tracker.
Coordinate admissions and discharge planning.
Report monthly discharges to the Ombudsman.
Coordinate and direct care plan meetings.
Facilitate the advanced directive decision-making process.
Coordinate the grievance complaint process.
Coordinate and assist with resourcing and scheduling allied health services, including dentists, podiatrists, and medical specialists.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care plans with company cost share for full-time employees.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program, including counseling sessions for team members and their families.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off (PTO).
Holiday premium pay.
Volunteer time off.
Competitive wages and shift differentials.
Referral bonus.
Service award bonus.
Career path development.
Tuition assistance and certification course payment.
Fun and engaging team environment.