Admissions Nurse - Skokie, United States - Shawna Nicole Consulting
Description
Lomg Term Care Admissions Nurse Coordinator - Intake Nurse Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY:
Determines the clinical appropriateness of all admissions of new and returning residents from home, hospital, or other health care settings and maintains facilities at their capacities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Receive referral inquiries regarding prospective residents from health care facilities and community individuals to determine an admission date or to schedule an appointment.
- Perform clinical reviews of potential admissions.
- Determine clinical appropriateness of admission and approve or deny admission.
- Inform necessary departments of the arrival of new residents and coordinate the admission process as outlined in the facility policy.
- Maintain working relationships provided by the Marketer with hospital and senior center social workers, discharge planners, and case managers to stimulate referrals to general admission as well as monitor satisfaction of referring parties to the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Illinois RN or LPN license.
- Experience in long term care.
- Functional literacy in English is required, ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Good organizational, planning, and customer service skills
- Able to review clinical referrals for intake
- Knowledge of hospital discharge planning and policies as it relates to the longterm care population
- Knowledge of IDPH and HFS regulations relevant to admissions, discharges, and resident rights
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid pension plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Life insurance
- Short term disability insurance
- And more
Pay:
$70, $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Pay:
$70, $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
Admissions Nurse: 2 years (required)
- Nursing: 2 years (required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (preferred)
- RN (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Skokie, IL (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Skokie, IL: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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