Admissions Nurse (RN or LPN)

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates seeks an RN or LPN Admissions Nurse for a nursing home in Staten Island, NY. The role handles admissions processes, coordinates benefits, and ensures CMS and DOH compliance with medical and financial screenings.

We offer a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 based on experience and licensure, with opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment and use EHR systems to manage referrals and admissions efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY RN or LPN license.
• Prior nursing home admissions experience.
• Knowledge of admissions processes.
• CMS guidelines and DOH regulations knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMS and insurance policies.
• Proficient in EHR systems.
• Ability to perform financial screenings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial screening experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret PRI/RUG Classification system accurately.
• Manage referral caseload and respond promptly.
• Assess classification and patient disposition on screening.
• Coordinate referrals via EMR including verification of benefits.
• Coordinate bed board/census when needed.
• Assess potential patients at partnering hospitals.
• Discuss/interprets patient status with disciplines.
• Maintain knowledge of admission services and options.
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, and staff.
• Assist with CMS/regulatory compliance in admissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

CMS guidelines

DOH regulations

Insurance knowledge

EHR familiarity

Financial screenings

Clinical nursing experience

Admissions processes

Computer systems

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Computer software

Job description

RN or LPN, Admissions Nurse

Nursing Home Located in Staten Island, NY

Salary: $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.

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