RN Admission Coordinator - Omaha (8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages Madonnaâ??s admission process and practices in collaboration with the Director of Admissions.
• Responsible for daily decision-making regarding appropriateness of patient referrals based on admission criteria, payer source, and resource needs of the organization.
• Makes daily bed management decisions based on patient appropriateness, regional strategies, payers, internal resources, and core programs.
• Facilitates daily team admissions meeting and discussions regarding needs of potential patients.
• Reviews the results of the clinical pre-admission screening of patients to determine program placement.
• Tracks, monitors pre-admission screening information so that clinical information is current facilitating patient admission.  Monitors all active and inactive inquiries for both internal and external referrals.
• Maintains facility bed availability and program/service information to manage and maximize occupancy levels.  Makes determinations regarding which patients are admitted to Madonna's hospital programs.
• Assigns patients to Madonnaâ??s inpatient programs in coordination with physicians, case management, nursing management, and program management.  Decisions are based upon pre-admission assessment results, program admission criteria, and internal resources.
• Arranges for essential equipment, supplies, and services pre-admission to ensure smooth patient transitions.
• Communicates daily admission activity to registration and facility staff to assure appropriate room and bed availability facilitating a smooth transition to Madonna.
• Manages and resolves any issues regarding daily patient transfers both pre and post admission by coordinating between and finding solutions for clinical liaisons, physicians, nursing, and case management.
• Responds to inquiry calls/referrals from hospital discharge planners, physicians, insurance companies, families, and other referral sources per facility guidelines.
• Provides all stakeholders with facility related information through facility tours, phone calls, and clinical assessments.
• Completes clinical pre admission assessments per paper documentation as needed per request of nurse liaison or Admissions Director.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and reimbursement (Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid).
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess a current Nebraska R.N. licensure and a minimum of five years applicable work experience.
• Experience in rehabilitation setting and CRRN or CM certification preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Mobility required for travel to scheduled events or meetings as needed.
• Valid Nebraska driverâ??s license and proof of good driving record required.
  
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.