Admissions Nurse - Remote

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of activities related to admission of residents to the facility while providing superior customer service.

Position: Admissions Nurse - Remote

Salary: $39.00-$44.00 - RN
$32.00-$37.50 - LPN

Service Area: Remote, Minneapolis Area (our Corporate Office is in St. Louis Park, MN 55416; occasional travel to sites)

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, Full - Time / Monday - Friday with rotating weekends, or every weekend

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Participates in an open and collaborative relationship between the business office and the admissions office, both working toward shared facility goals for occupancy and collections.
• Perform duties daily in the admissions office as assigned by the Admissions Director to facilitate the conversion of referrals to admission status.
• Always knows, the status of each referral.
• Communicate with external team members regarding referral status and any additional information needed to assist with the admission decision.
• Reviews referrals for medical approval and communicates findings to the Admissions Director for decision. Consults with the Director of Nursing regarding facility capabilities as needed based on the most recent Facility Assessment.
• Reviews medications on referrals and performs an analysis regarding availability of medications and clinical capabilities of nursing staff based on the most recent Facility Assessment. Consult the Director of Nursing to assist with the admission decision as needed.
• Transcribes physician's orders and queries the physician as needed to ensure accuracy of resident medical information prior to admitting the resident.
• Reviews and evaluates resident diagnoses and overall condition related to Medicare part A criteria for skilled coverage as well as related to Medicaid medical eligibility criteria for long term care placement prior to admitting the resident.
• Maintains working knowledge of Medicare Part A skilled coverage guidelines and Medicaid medical eligibility criteria for long term care residents.
• Assists with processing referrals timely daily as assigned by the Admissions Director.
• Identifies and documents primary and other diagnoses codes for all admissions and readmissions in the medical record based on a review of the available medical information.
• Maintains working knowledge of the ICD-10 CM coding process and is competent in the use of the ICD-10 CM coding manual.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the Patient Driven Payment Model related to primary diagnosis and the clinical mapping for payment categorization.
• Is cross trained in all functions performed by the Admissions Coordinator and performs duties as needed or assigned by the Admissions Director.
• Knows, always, which payment entities require prior authorization for payment and secures prior authorization when required.
• Maintains working knowledge of facility practices related to all pay status types such as other insurances, Medicare A, Medicaid, Private, Veteran's Administration contracts, and hospital contracts, etc.
• May at times be required to complete mental health screenings as required by federal and state regulations prior to admission.
• Maintains working knowledge of facility practices related to all pay status types such as other insurances, Medicare A, Medicaid, Private, Veteran's Administration contracts, and hospital contracts, etc.
• Behaves in a manner aligned with facility goals for occupancy and customer service.
• Informs the Admissions Director of obstacles or barriers to admitting residents and recommends solutions to such obstacles and barriers.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team members timely regarding clinical needs such as equipment, medications, etc. for pending admissions.
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationship skills by developing and maintaining trust with coworkers.
• Speak effectively with physicians when necessary to clarify medical information
• Participates in facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues that improve the admissions process.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the facility's plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up as designated by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
• Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted.
• Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding resident's rights.
• Abides by the facility's policies, procedures and practices.
• Attend meetings and mandatory in-services.
• All other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• An unencumbered nursing license in Minnesota, LPN or RN.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience with demonstrated success in a nursing position in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional telephone and communication skills and the desire to work closely with senior adults is essential.
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident's families, and employees.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, including email use.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all essential job functions are required. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs change. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walking/mobility, reaching, bending, lifting or repositioning residents, grasping, pushing medication carts, pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to read and write and do mathematical percentile, ability to communicate with the residents and others, ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures, and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

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