Admissions Director

About This Role

Assure the admission of residents to a Nursing Center by networking with healthcare referral sources, screening prospective admissions, and collaborating with families and other agencies to contribute to overall revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Assure the admission of residents whose needs can be adequately and appropriately met within the prospective payment system in the Nursing Center environment
• Perform routine networking visits to physicians, hospital discharge planners, case managers and other healthcare referral sources to present center information, gather resident referrals, and evaluate potential resident admissions that contribute to the center’s overall revenue growth
• Demonstrate leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative programs in harmony with the overall facility philosophies
• Screen all prospective admissions to determine that the delivery of appropriate care will be provided in the long term care setting
• Assist in identifying areas for cost containment while maintaining quality
• Stay abreast of changes to resolve Medicare and/or insurance billing concerns
• Interview patients and/or resident family members during admission application process and serve as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians
• Participate in annual census and Operating Budget planning as requested

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid NC license or a BS or BA degree in HealthCare Administration, Social Work or Business Administration
• Knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to admissions, prospective payment, and patient care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NC license (BSN preferred) or a BS or BA degree in HealthCare Administration, Social Work or Business Administration

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated success in external marketing to physicians, discharge planners and other healthcare referral sources