39310 AH SNF Admin - SNF: Referrals

Full time

Yes

40

M-F 8-5. Hospital/hospice liaison or Admissions coordinator experience preferred. 3-4 Years of experience in Skilled Nursing preferred. Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal skills preferred.

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

Located in Huntersville, NC, Atrium Health Huntersville Oaks is an award-winning nursing and rehabilitation facility with 168 beds.  We provide short term rehab, long term care, palliative care, and hospice care and are committed to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of all our residents. Huntersville Oaks was recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for providing 4 star care and was named one of Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in 2023.

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Essential Functions

• Coordinates the admissions process including communication to referral sources, patients and families, and teammates.
• Fosters communication and coordination among individuals, departments, and referral sources and keeps physicians and administration informed of census and potential referral issues.
• Provides health teaching and/or in services to referral sources and facilitates orientation to the Hospice and Palliative Care programs to promote referrals.
• Determines the functional status relative to the functional independence measure prior to transfer and helps in deciding appropriateness of Hospice/Palliative Care potential.
• Performs an admission screen based on appropriateness and psychological, social and financial considerations.
• Discusses with referral sources the appropriate equipment necessary for admission.
• Communicates medical appropriate and other special needs/considerations about patients to bed management and program team (i.e., infection control).
• Ensures completion of logs, referrals to admission conversion, and identifies barriers.
• Orients the patient and family to Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Reviews the brochure and admission documentation as they pertain to the family and discuss transfer to the hospice house as well as financial/funding concerns.

Physical Requirements

Work consistently requires frequent car travel, walking, standing, sitting, some lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must lift some articles up to twenty- five pounds. Must have the ability to move about to accomplish tasks. Ability to clearly and concisely express and exchange ideas via spoken and written English words

conveying detailed information to others accurately and, on occasion, quickly. Must have excellent presentation skills. Travel by car required with frequent day trip and occasional overnight travel about once per month. Must have a valid applicable state drivers license with no DUI record and a vehicle to conduct such travel.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required. A minimum of four years experience in long-term care or related areas required. Must have an excellent working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and Managed Care. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program