Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Coordinator - Portage Pointe

Job Type: Part-Time | 0.6 FTE or 48 hours/pp

Schedule: 8-hour Day Shifts, MWF 8a-4:30p

Your experience matters

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.

More about our team

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).

How you'll contribute

An RN Admissions Coordinator who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."