Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN)

RN or LPN, Admissions Nurse Nursing Home Located in Staten Island, NYSalary: $80K to $100K range (based on experience/licensure) !! Qualifications: • Must have New York RN or LPN license • Must have prior nursing home admissions experience • Knowledge of admissions processes • Thorough understanding of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and insurance policies. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Insurance experience including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, private, government and all insurance plans.• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems • Financial background and ability to complete admissions and financial screenings • Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience • Ability to perform physical assessments and interpret clinical data • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in using computer systems and software application Responsibilities of the Admissions Nurse: • Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System.• Properly manage referral case load and respond in a timely manner • Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening. • Ability to coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits • Ability to coordinate the bed board/census when needed. • Ability to assess potential patients at partnering hospitals. • Addresses /accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care. • Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive services available for new admissions.• Discusses/interprets patient's potential and present status with appropriate disciplines. • Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with members of the health care team in facilities and referring hospitals. • Demonstrates a high level of communications skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines. • Communicates clearly and comprehensible to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition an allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.#7348 Apply tot his job