Post Acute Admissions Coordinator

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Day Shift, full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Waterloo. The role ensures that admissions are appropriately screened, coordinates transfers, and collaborates with Rehab physicians and managers to determine the level of care.

You will perform reimbursement activities, complete business reports, and maintain clear communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab team members to support strong census and regional care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing or related field required; bachelor's preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license or applicable license/certification.
• Mandatory Reporter and BLS certification.
• FIM and valid Iowa driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Minimum 2 years nursing or rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient screening to determine appropriate level of care based on admission criteria.
• Completes all necessary reimbursement activities.
• Coordinates patient transfers.
• Completes various business reports.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab program team members to enhance patient census.
• Effectively develops referral patterns to ensure market share and standing as a regional provider.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients on the assigned unit.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work with diverse groups of

Excellent computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Personal computer

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Registered Nurse preferred
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 80 Hours Biweekly
8 Hour Day Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

Ensures that all pertinent clinical and financial information is obtained and routed to appropriate individuals before admission of the patient. Collaborates with Rehab physician and manager to determine appropriate level of care. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs patient screening to determine appropriate level of care based on admission criteria.
• Completes all necessary reimbursement activities.
• Coordinates patient transfers.
• Completes various business reports.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab program team members to enhance patient census.
• Effectively develops referral patterns to ensure market share and standing as a regional provider.
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or bachelor’s level in health related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license or applicable license/certification.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• BLS.
• FIM.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing or rehabilitation experience required.
• High language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability.
• Personal computer, Excel, Windows, Outlook.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.
• Good people skills.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.