Admission Nurse

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Grady Health System Full time
Job Summary

The Admission Nurse plays a critical role in the Grady Health System, coordinating admissions and ensuring a smooth transition for patients from hospitals and healthcare providers to our facility. This position requires strong communication and assessment skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate admissions and assess the appropriateness of potential residents
  • Provide case management and discharge assistance planning
  • Act as a liaison to the community, acute care facilities, healthcare providers, and professionals seeking nursing home placement
  • Develop community partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, and professionals to enhance nursing home referrals and placement
  • Market the facility to hospitals, healthcare providers, and professionals to encourage and develop current and future referrals
  • Maintain ongoing communication and relationship with hospital discharge planners and social workers to enhance placement referrals
  • Serve as a resource for residents, responsible parties, hospitals, healthcare providers, and professionals on issues related to nursing home care and services
  • Coordinate discharge plans to ensure a smooth transition from hospitals, healthcare providers, and professionals to the facility
  • Use assessment skills to determine potential residents' required level of care and communicate information to appropriate departments
  • Communicate to the interdisciplinary team clinical and durable medical equipment needs for all new admissions and re-admissions
  • Perform initial assessments of all individuals referred for nursing home placement to determine appropriateness of admission
  • Receive, monitor, and assess all potential admissions for nursing home placement
Qualifications
  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Current Georgia License as a Practical Nurse
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Ability to travel to various hospitals, healthcare centers, and other locations to assess patients within a 50-mile radius of the facility
  • Ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals
  • Ability to work with various departments within a long-term care setting
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
  • 1-2 years of Marketing experience preferred
  • Competency in Bilingual language speaking and writing
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Managed Care, and private insurance payer sources reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities
  • Knowledge of Medicare RUGS IV categories, Georgia Medicaid Case Mix Index, MDS 2.0, and MDS 3.0
  • Knowledge of ICD 9 Codes
  • Knowledge of CMS, State of Georgia, and Joint Commission nursing home rules and regulations

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