LVN Admissions Director

Baldwin-Gardens-Nursing-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Post Acute in Panorama City, CA seeks an LVN Admissions Director to streamline admissions and coordinate with hospital partners and community referrals.

You will lead admissions processes, verify payer sources and Medicare eligibility, oversee paperwork, and maintain strong public relations with residents and families post-admission.

Applicants must hold an LVN license and have SNF admission experience; strong organizational and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication with hospital partners
• Computer skills proficiency
• Knowledge of reimbursement processes
• Good physical and mental health
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing admissions workflow to ensure smooth patient transitions
• Serve as primary liaison between the facility and hospital discharge planners
• Coordinate with referral sources to identify unmet healthcare needs and cultivate relationships
• Complete admissions paperwork and contracts for residents
• Lead admissions and census meetings to drive business growth
• Maintain marketing materials and information packets for referrals
• Prepare daily census and monthly/quarterly reports as assigned
• Screen potential admissions for payer source, authorization, Medicare eligibility, and level of care
• Process admissions including notifying nursing staff and providing resident charts
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and families post-admission

Job description

Job Title: LVN Admissions Director
Job Location: Panorama City, California
Company Name: The Meadows Post Acute
Job Description:

At The Meadows Post Acute, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to our residents and their families. As an LVN Admissions Director, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth admissions processes while fostering strong relationships with the community and our hospital partners.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing facility marketing strategies to attract new residents

• Serve as the primary contact between the facility and hospital discharge planners to ensure seamless transitions

• Communicate with referral sources to build relationships and identify unmet healthcare needs in the community

• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure appropriate admissions to the facility

• Lead team meetings regarding admissions and census to drive business growth

• Order and maintain adequate marketing materials and ensure information packets are available

• Prepare daily census reports and complete monthly and quarterly reports as assigned

• Handle inquiries from hospitals and the community

• Screen potential admissions, including establishing payer source, obtaining authorization, determining Medicare eligibility, and assessing level of care

• Process admissions, including notifying nursing staff, creating resident identification bracelets, providing charts, and completing admission contracts

• Maintain public relations with referral sources and foster ongoing internal public relations with residents and their families post-admission

Requirements:

• LVN license

• Previous admission experience in SNF

• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities

• Proficiency in computer skills

• Solid knowledge of reimbursement processes

• Good physical and mental health

• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred

Reporting:

The Admissions Director reports directly to the Administrator.

Salary:

$34 - $40 HOURLY