Nurse Admissions Director (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Laconia Nursing Home is looking for a Nurse Admissions Director who will boost the facility’s census and introduce the facility to new business opportunity. they are responsible for assisting the resident(s) and/or resident representatives in selecting our facility for continuing health care services. 

We are looking for an LPN to take this position! 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with room for advancement and potential! 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing planning and directing the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel, i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies, etc.
• File active and inactive records in accordance with established policies.
• Ensures level of care approval obtained as indicated (PASSAR, HENS) is completed.
• Respond to inquiry calls from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources. Conduct facility tours. Manages the admission process by maintaining updated bed availability and facility services information. Manage the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow-up. Effectively manage occupancy levels and census/premium mix enhancement.
• Develop and maintain relationships to advise referral sources of bed availability and new products and services, and efficiently meet the daily needs of the community at large. Promote the facility and its services to referring agencies. Maintain the current database of existing and potential referral sources.
• Alert appropriate department supervisors and building staff of projected changes, i.e. admissions, bed changes, and discharges, by chairing daily admission meeting to discuss forthcoming changes. Utilize bed management principles.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing and the Business Office Manager to assure appropriate and efficient decisions about prospective admissions. Recommend admission decisions to facility management. When admissions determinations are made, communicate with nursing and housekeeping about appropriate room and bed selection.

Qualifications

LPN License