Brookside Multicare Nursing Center -
BROOKSIDE MULTICARE NURSING CENTER
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
JOB TITLE: Director of Admissions/Case Management
REPORTS TO: Administrator
SUPERVISES: Admissions Coordinator
COORDINATES WITH: Department Heads
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree
Good oral and written communication skills.
Organizational ability.
Interview and assessment skills.
Knowledge of entitlements and community resources.
Knowledge of health care and gerontology issues.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure performance of job duties. Mentally alert and emotionally stable.
SCOPE: Maintain day-to-day functions of the Admissions Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review all applications and PRIs for Admission and forward to review as appropriate.Conduct tours and provide information about Avalon Gardens to applicants, hospital discharge planners and community agencies. Interview applicants and family members as needed.Process and follow up on Medicaid applications, VA applications, Social Security applications, recertifications and other entitlement applications.Complete daily census and distribute to all departments.Maintain Bedhold, TLOA documents and correspondence.Coordinate Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) meeting times and distribute lists.Complete CCP letters for distribution to sponsors and residents.Admit residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.Upon admission, complete, review and explain admission documents to residents and/or sponsor obtaining signatures as necessary.Complete MDS+ sections as assigned.Complete annual screen evaluations on all residents.Maintain waiting list and related correspondence.Maintain Admission and Discharge Registers, as well as the PRI Log Book.Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.