Admissions In-Take Nurse

At FutureCare the Admissions In-Take 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.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

***Salary Range $88,000-$95,000***

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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 and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

• 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

• Must have a current RN or LPN license in the state of Maryland
• 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
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk most of the time; may also require driving (Minimal travel as assigned by Director of Nursing

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.