Admission In Take Nurse

The Admission Nurse is responsible for timely pre-admission clinical review of potential patients, to include admission and re-admission screening tools, MARs and TARs, clinical and rehab notes, labs, and other necessary information. The clinical information will be provided through the regional care manager screens as well as electronic referral systems and hospital medical record.  The Admission Nurse will work directly with the DON or designee when questions arise regarding clinical complexity.   The Admission Nurse will work side by side and provide oversite of the Admission Coordinator to expedite admissions to the skilled facility, determine appropriate bed for admission, and to confirm admission details.  Will communicate directly with Regional Care Managers and hospitals via phone, email and electronic referral system notes.  Will follow patients re-admitted to hospital for appropriateness to return to facility. May assist as back up to Case Manager for vacation or sick coverage. The Admission Nurse is a Department Head position, and ultimately responsible for the running of the Admission Office and its staff.

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable), are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

***Salary Range $88,000-$92,000***

***This role will be working in the Prince George's County, Maryland***

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• Conducts timely review of pre-admission screening of potential patients, to include but not limited to, admission and re-admission screening tools, MARs and TARs, clinical and rehab notes, labs, and other necessary information.
• Along with Admission Coordinator, manage electronic referral systems (NaviHealth, Aiden, Allscripts, ETC) to ensure timely responses to referrals, and maintain effective communication with referral sources. Monitor and analyze data from reports.
• Communicate effectively with DON, Regional Care Managers, Admissions, Executive Director, Respiratory Director, and other team members, as well as hospital staff, patients and families.
• Provide oversite and training for the Admission Coordinator
• May contact payer source to determine or verify coverage and adequate funding for required patient services such as high cost drugs, DME or other necessary services and length of stay prior to admission
• May attend regional meetings, scheduled in-service programs, and other necessary meetings as directed by Executive Director and VP Business Development.
• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required

1. Education: RN or LPN .
2. Experience:  Minimum one year experience in Admissions, long-term care and/or sub acute care. Knowledge of ventilator and dialysis care preferred.  Strong oral and written communication skills, required.
3. Physical Demands:  Involves sitting, standing, and walking most of the time; may also require driving.
4. Travel:  Minimal
5. General Requirements: Must be capable to execute all terms and conditions set forth in the FutureCare Health and Management Corporate Employee Handbook.
6. Maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and professional dress code

Equal Opportunity Employer 

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.