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Licensed Nurse PreferredPosition Summary:The Admissions Director (Non Nurse) facilitates and oversees the admissions process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Health care experience preferred
Must be familiar with the professional medical community
Specific Job Requirements:
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
Must be able to gather and enter all necessary admissions paperwork
Must be able to ensure that patient applications for admission are approved/not approved within a two (2) hour period
Must be able to plan follow up visits and interviews with patients
Must be able to conduct facility tours to potential patients, families, and visitors and educate them on key benefits of the facility
Must be able to recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise admissions staff (if applicable)
Must be able to effectively manage and operate within budget
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
