Admissions Nurse - LPN

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Brooklyn Center, MN

13d•$31 - $33

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Maranatha is seeking a full time Admissions Nurse for its team. SCHEDULE/HOURS: Mon - Friday 8am - 4:30pm REPORTING STRUCTURE: Megan Richters, Care Center Administrator ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY Maranatha5401 69th Avenue NorthBrooklyn Center, MN 55429 Maranatha is a unique community made up of assisted living apartments, linked to the newly rebuilt care center and transitional care where 24 hour skilled nursing care is provided. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Access to bus route- Off-street parking- Discounted employee meals This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab, Senior Independent Living Apartments The Admissions Nurse (LPN) is responsible for enhancing patient and resident satisfaction by facilitating the nursing admission process. This includes collaborating with RNs and other healthcare professionals to assess appropriateness of admissions, assisting with coverage determinations, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, supporting discharge planning, and participating in utilization reviews for various payer types. The LPN ensures smooth transitions and adherence to care standards, contributing to efficient and high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
Knowledge of MDS, payer systems and contracts (Medicare, HMO’s, Managed Care, Third Party Payer Systems)
Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities accurately and time to facilitate customer and program needs.
Experience in human relations, sensitivity to persons in crisis, good listening skills.
Ability to handle inquiries and relate well with referral sources, prospective patients/residents and families, and to handle confidential information and admission records
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs, including but not limited to weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Nice To Haves

Previous admissions/or intake experience preferred.
Long term care, acute care or subacute experience preferred.

Responsibilities

enhancing patient and resident satisfaction by facilitating the nursing admission process
collaborating with RNs and other healthcare professionals to assess appropriateness of admissions
assisting with coverage determinations
coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team
supporting discharge planning
participating in utilization reviews for various payer types
ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to care standards
contributing to efficient and high-quality patient outcomes