Admissions Coordinator - RN

Salary: Up to $49.95 / Hour Overview:

Eligible RNs can opt out of certain benefits for a 11% increase in base pay!

Here at Elderwood at Williamsville we are seeking a kind, collaborative and dedicated RN Admissions Coordinator to join our clinical network!

Elderwood at Williamsville is a 200-bed skilled nursing facility featuring Western New York's only non-hospital vent unit plus various other specialty programs

Registered Nurse Admissions Coordinator Team Leader (RN) Position Overview:

• Registered Nurse Admissions Coordinator (RN) Team Leader team members assist in the ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care. This position is responsible for the direct nursing care of residents which encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for admission screenings and document compilation at local hospitals, ACF's, resident homes

• Submit a statistical monthly report to the Director of Admissions indicating delineation of screens completed by facility referral, admissions placed and a narrative summary of key events.

• Effectively utilize voice mail and two way pagers for the purpose of communication between facilities, screener and Director of Admissions.

• Visit designated hospital assignments daily.

• Maximize productivity through communication with Director of Admissions for re-assignment or assignment of secondary support.

• Participate in targeted marketing projects.

• Initiate physician, hospital and referral source marketing efforts.

• Coordinate Pre-Admission Planning programs.

• Coordinate with referral sources a timely transfer of appropriate residents to ElderWood sites.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, High School diploma or equivalent required Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work; R.N.; or health related field from an accredited institution required. 2-3 years clinical experience, required.

• Long-Term Care, Hospital Discharge Planning experience required. Strong clinical assessment skills and working knowledge of medical charts and terminology necessary. Ability to apply critical thinking skills.

• Ability to meet the public easily, handle problems diplomatically, maintain flexibility and cooperate with other staff members necessary. Valid State & Driver’s License and clean driving record required with personal mode of transportation Must be energetic, enthusiastic and portray a positive attitude.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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