Rocky River Healthcare of Westpark is looing for an Admissions / Social Services Director to add to our team!

Admissions:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interview potential residents and residents’ representatives to collect accurate initial data on admissions inquires.

• Communicate admission inquiry data in written and verbal form to the nursing department and administration in a timely manner

• Screen applicants for admission for proper placement in the facility.

• Assign appropriate hospital number and room number to residents in consultation with the nursing department and administration

• Greet and escort the new residents to the assigned nursing unit

• Identify potential residents whose needs can be met by the facility. Ability to accept reservations for resident accommodations in an accurate and organized manner.

• Follow admission, transfer and discharge policies and procedures

• Maintain an accurate facility census to all facility departments

• Communicate and accurate facility census to all facility departments.

• Keep accurate records of residents’ information; keep all residents’ information confidential

• Notify appropriate facility departments when a resident is admitted, transferred, discharged or moves from one room to another

• Work cooperatively with all facility department supervisors and administrative staff

• Explain facility philosophy, policies and procedures to potential and new residents and residents’ representatives.

• Obtain required signatures on all admission forms

• Type accurately and at a reasonable speed

• Type and prepare resident identification bands, bracelets and other appropriate identifying labels.

• Act as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; establish a good rapport with transferring institutions

• Participate in marketing the facility and maintaining an acceptable census level

• Refer facility and resident concerns to appropriate individuals.

• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook

• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Qualifications: Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful. On the job training provided.

Must have at least two (2) years long term care experience in a nursing position, activities, or position that exemplifies consistent resident communication. Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful on the job training will be provided.