Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN)

RN Or LPN, Admissions Nurse

Nursing Home Located in Staten Island, NY

Salary: $80K to $100K range (based on experience/licensure)

Qualifications:

• Must have New York RN or LPN license
• Must have prior nursing home admissions experience
• Knowledge of admissions processes
• Thorough understanding of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and insurance policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Insurance experience including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, private, government and all insurance plans.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Financial background and ability to complete admissions and financial screenings
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Ability to perform physical assessments and interpret clinical data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software application

Responsibilities of the Admissions Nurse:

• Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System.
• Properly manage referral case load and respond in a timely manner
• Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening.
• Ability to coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits
• Ability to coordinate the bed board/census when needed.
• Ability to assess potential patients at partnering hospitals.
• Addresses /accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care.
• Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive services available for new admissions.
• Discusses/interprets patient's potential and present status with appropriate disciplines.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with members of the health care team in facilities and referring hospitals.
• Demonstrates a high level of communications skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and comprehensible to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition an allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.