LPN Admissions Nurse | Home Health & Hospice

Wesley At-Home • Federal Way, WA

6d • $35 - $56

About The Position

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health. Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation: Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff). We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff). Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match. A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit. To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary. Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee. This summary is intended to reflect the most reasonable and genuinely expected offering of benefits and other compensation for the posted job. The official website for all Wesley job postings is https://wesleychoice.org/careers/. Wesley is not responsible for content on third-party job boards. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change. Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the LPN Admissions Nurse role. The LPN Admissions Nurse is responsible for completing comprehensive start-of-care assessments for patients referred to home health or hospice services. This role evaluates patient eligibility, reviews clinical pieces of referral, obtains verbal CTI’s, reviews documentation for accurate coding requirements, and ensures compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Washington State regulations, and agency policies. The Clinical Admissions Nurse serves as a critical clinical gatekeeper and liaison between referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley! You will provide continuing care through these responsibilities

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Washington State or out-of-state MSL
• If MSL, follow the Washington Nurse Practice Act.
• If MSL, complete Suicide Prevention Training in advance of hire per state regulations.
• If MSL, complete Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) MSL demographic survey in advance of hire per state regulations.
• Experience with admissions or case management.
• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations
• Able to lift 25lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
• Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.
• Ability to focus and concentrate throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Eligibility & Care Appropriateness Review referrals to determine home health eligibility, including skilled need and homebound status
• Validate physician orders, diagnoses, and supporting clinical documentation
• Identify patients who may require a higher or alternative level of care and escalate concerns appropriately
• Plan of Care & Coordination Coordinate services with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides
• Provide clear clinical handoff to the admission and case-managing nurse
• Patient & Caregiver Education Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, symptom management, safety, infection prevention, and emergency procedures
• Assess patient and caregiver learning readiness and support systems
• Promote patient rights, informed consent, and self-determination
• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Ensure all documentation meets: Medicare Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 484) Washington State home health licensing rules (WAC 246-335) Agency policies and payer requirements
• Obtain required consents, notices, and acknowledgments (e.g., patient rights, advance directives, financial responsibility)
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally defensible clinical records
• Communication & Collaboration Communicate effectively with physicians, referral sources, intake staff, and clinical leadership
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences as required
• Serve as a professional representative of the agency in the community
• Communicate with coding team on appropriate admissions documentation and questions
• Quality, Safety & Professional Practice Identify high-risk patients and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation
• Comply with infection control, patient safety, and emergency preparedness standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Washington State privacy laws
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and required trainings

Benefits

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff)
• combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year
• 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff)
• 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match
• food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro
• Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid
• Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary
• recognition and reward platform, Inspire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed