Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse delivery network with healthcare facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN Admissions Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Portage Pointe is a long-term care facility with 60 beds to offer to the senior community and is known as the premier nursing home serving the entire Upper Peninsula. We are a certified Eden Alternative facility and take great pride in providing a home-like environment for residents. Portage Pointe is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), a member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and a member of the Healthcare Association of Michigan (HCAM).

Requirements

• Current Michigan RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination 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.
• Participate 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.
• Incorporates the Eden Philosophy of living into every action undertaken throughout one's employment.
• 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 everyone.
• 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.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree