ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

Liberty Health & Rehab Of Indianola • Southport, NC

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About The Position

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an experienced ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR. This role assures the admission of residents whose needs can be adequately and appropriately met within the prospective payment system in the Nursing Center environment. The Admissions Director performs routine networking visits to physicians, hospital discharge planners, case managers and other healthcare referral sources to present center information, gather resident referrals, and evaluate potential resident admissions that contribute to the center's overall revenue growth. The position demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative programs in harmony with the overall facility philosophies. The Admissions Director screens all prospective admissions to determine that the delivery of appropriate care will be provided in the long term care setting and assists in identifying areas for cost containment while maintaining quality. Staying abreast of changes to resolve Medicare and/or insurance billing concerns is also a key responsibility. The role involves interviewing patients and/or resident family members during the admission application process and serves as a liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians. Additionally, the Admissions Director participates in annual census and Operating Budget planning as requested.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid NC license (BSN preferred but not required), or have a BS or BA degree in HealthCare Administration, Social Work or Business Administration.
• Prefer demonstrated success in external marketing to physicians, discharge planners and other healthcare referral sources.
• Willing to work and cooperate with other employees.
• Ability to problem-solve and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Read, know and follow personnel, department, and facility policies.
• Knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to admissions, prospective payment, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assures the admission of residents whose needs can be adequately and appropriately met within the prospective payment system in the Nursing Center environment.
• Performs routine networking visits to physicians, hospital discharge planners, case managers and other healthcare referral sources to present center information, gather resident referrals, and evaluate potential resident admissions.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative programs in harmony with the overall facility philosophies.
• Screens all prospective admissions to determine that the delivery of appropriate care will be provided in the long term care setting.
• Assists in identifying areas for cost containment while maintaining quality.
• Stays abreast of changes to resolve Medicare and/or insurance billing concerns.
• Interviews patients and/or resident family members during admission application process.
• Serves as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians.
• Participates in annual census and Operating Budget planning as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree