We are seeking to hire an Admissions Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Admissions team!
Admissions Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements:- Knowledge of long-term care patient needs
- Registered Nurse (RN) License active through the state of CA
- Requires mental maturity to deal with fast-paced work environment
- Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset, and/or memory impaired
- Must be able to manage resident behavior that includes verbal outbursts, combative behavior, striking out, and memory impairment
- Must be aware of and understand the needs of the residents
Primary Admissions Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities:- Complies with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
- Provides tours of facility, explains services, and distributes brochures
- Performs rounds every morning to assure vacant rooms are presentable during tours
- Determines primary and secondary payers. Obtains all pertinent documents, and prepares and types Admission Agreement
- Medicare: Verifies coverage for Part A & B. Obtains copy of resident's Medicare card. Verifies available days, identifies prior stay, and secondary payer. Collects co-insurance on Private Pay patients
- Medi-Cal: Verifies eligibility; determines and collects share of cost, obtains TARs and Medi-Cal plastic ID card
- SSI: Notifies SSI of admission and assists in application for long-term care. o HMO: Verifies plan coverage, obtains authorization, number of days covered and copy of card. Verifies payer name and billing address, level of care, and determines co-payment
- Working with resident's family or responsible party, obtains signatures on consent forms and assists in state and regulatory application process
- Initiates TARs on the day of admission on all patients with Medi-Cal coverage even if they are admitted under Medicare
- Educates social service and office staff on admitting functions to maintain admitting flow while Admitting/Marketing Coordinator is performing external marketing function
- Takes inquiries in completing the forms contained in the resident's financial folder and admission packet
- Participates in admissions and rehab meetings
- Assists in calling hospital for referrals and daily follow-up
- Coordinates with case managers, discharge planners, and social workers from referral source to ensure smooth transfer of residents
- Conducts a tour of the facility as needed for discharge planners and families
- Informs nursing and other department managers of potential admissions
- Tracks HMO patient's length of stay and progress
- Follows up with family members during placement on discharge status
- Participates in the internal quarterly quality assurance program
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator
PAY SCALE: $45 - $52 / HourDepending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.
