Coordinator, Admissions Exempt

LifePoint Health • Clive, IA

3d

About The Position

Your experience matters At MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... Job Summary The Admission Coordinator screens admissions, collaborates with other departments and facilities, manages waitlist, fields questions and completes preadmission paperwork and requirements. The Admission Coordinator assists in the coordination all aspects of MDS and RAI processes by supporting the MDS Coordinator and Social Worker. Investigates, assesses, and initiates interventions to help Elder's cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges associated with living in a LTC facility.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required
• Required Licenses Registered Nurse RN license required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses Elders and/or Elder's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Ensures each Elder is encouraged to reach his/her maximum functional ability and helps maintain these abilities.
• Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members. Teamwork is a prime responsibility for each individual.
• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
• Determine potential expense associated with a potential admission.
• Review all applications for admission, maintain waitlist, screen referrals, act as a resource to the community.
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS for all residents.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.
• Maintain current working knowledge of MDS changes and most updated RAI manual.
• Attends and participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.
• Actively involved in Family Care Conferences.
• Works closely with Facility MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees