ADMISSION/DISCHARGE COOR

We are looking for an Admission/Discharge Coordinator to join our team here at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab!

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Benefits include:

403(b)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay, Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Personal Time

Please see job specifics below!

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the resident, family, and health care team to facilitate the process of transitioning the resident to their next setting. The position is assigned primarily to the short stay unit and assists social services team/business office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Works in conjunction with the Director of Human Services in the admissions process of residents in the facility to ensure that Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab is prepared to meet their needs. Share responsibilities of the administrative/clinical admission packet completion.
2. Ensure room readiness for admissions: function of tv, DME, cleanliness of room.
3. Develop relationships with residents and their families.
4. Documents in PCC following up on home health referrals/DME start of care medical appointments and documents in PCC.
5. Participates with dental services/transport and nursing as assigned.
6. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies in documenting assessments and progress.
7. Maintains adherence to all Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab’s policies and procedures and standards of governing bodies.
8. Refers residents and family members to community resources.
9. Participate in MA Application process on Mondays 1pm-4:30pm (other times as assigned by DHS)
10. Uploads insurance cards/documents as directed by DHS
11. Tracking of dental/eye consents/follow-up
12. Emailing/communication board, care plan invitations and uploading to PCC-uploading all confirmations of HH
13. Other duties as assigned
14. Supervisory responsibilities-none

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE: Must be able to utilize computer program of Microsoft Word and Excel

Supervising Responsibilities: none

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, professional journals, governmental regulations and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports such as documentation in medical records, business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of residents, family members, other staff members, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal skills.

Conforms to established work hours and maintains an acceptable work attendance record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT: Each employee shall adhere to each standard and procedure, seek clarification of any standard or procedure, if necessary, and report suspected violations to senior management, ethical advocate, and/or the Company’s Compliance Officer.

VALUE STATEMENT: Based upon the Judaic tradition of respect for the elderly and historical commitment of service to the larger community, Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab and affiliated organizations fulfills our Mission and realizes our Vision for and on behalf of our residents and clients and their families, our staff, our Board, and our Volunteers with attention to the following practices:

• RESPECT- We recognize, honor and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, religious, ethnic and cultural background and history.

• COMPASSION - We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding and supportive responsiveness.

• ADVOCACY - We give voice to our resident’s/client’s needs and facilitate positive actions on their behalf.

• INTENTION - We are responsible individually and as a collective organization to approach our work and our respective tasks with mindful consideration regarding what we are doing and why we are doing it in order to achieve a desired positive outcome.

• QUALITY - We are committed to providing excellence in our care and services and through measurement and refinement to realize high standards of care.

• EDUCATION & TRAINING - We invest in the skill development of our staff, cooperate with local universities and schools to provide practical experience and education for future health care professionals and offer guidance to support our residents/clients and their caregivers.

• SAFE ENVIRONMENT - We are committed to providing a safe environment for residents, staff, and volunteers.

• INNOVATION - We seek to advance our knowledge and are committed to better understand, evaluate, and implement programming, services and operating practices to advance effective and efficient delivery of quality services to benefit our residents/clients and our community.

• ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible both as individuals and as an organization to be strategic, ethical, team-oriented and quality based to promote the delivery of the highest level of care and fiscal soundness.

• CITIZENSHIP - We recognize our connection and contribution to the greater community.

Acknowledgement and Compliance

Acknowledgement: I understand and accept the requirements outlined in this

job description. While every effort has been made to ensure its completeness, it

does not encompass all duties. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude

them, and I acknowledge that my job functions may be adjusted as needed.

HIPAA: In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act of 1996 (HIPAA), our Facility is committed to protecting the privacy, security,

and integrity of individually identifiable health information. All employees are

expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident records, medical

documentation, and third-party insurance information.

Employees must not disclose any resident or employee information unless

required by law. All medical records and proprietary information must be handled

in compliance with HIPAA regulations and internal privacy policies. Breaches of

confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this job

description outlines the essential functions and physical requirements of the role.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compliance Program: The Facility emphasizes the importance of compliance

and requires all relevant employees to participate in compliance education and

training. A minimum number of training hours per year is mandatory, and

participation is a condition for continued employment. Participation with

compliance training will also be considered in an employees’ performance

evaluations.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Facility considers applicants for all

positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic

information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing

an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Commitment to Diversity: The Facility is proud to be an Equal Opportunity

Employer. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other

protected status. Our commitment is to maintain an inclusive, respectful, and

harassment-free workplace.

Policy Adherence: I understand that I am expected to adhere to all Facility

policies and procedures as outlined in the job description.