Admissions Nurse

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Maranatha is seeking a full time Admissions Nurse for its team.  

REPORTING STRUCTURE: This person reports directly to the Care Center Administrator. 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Salary:  $58,000-$73,000 BOE

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for providing high quality patient/resident care services and to increase their satisfaction by facilitating and managing all aspects of the nursing admission process including: assessment of patients/residents upon admission for appropriateness of admission, coverage and level of care determination; communication with internal staff regarding coverage and contract details; proactively work with multidisciplinary team to manage care, costs and discharge planning; and utilization review for all payer types, including Medicare, Managed Care and other third party payer systems.

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Bachelor’s degree with previous admissions/or intake experience preferred. Long term care, acute care or subacute experience, preferred
• Knowledge of MDS, payer systems and contracts (Medicare, HMO’s, Managed Care, Third Party Payer Systems)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities accurately and time to facilitate customer and program needs.
• Experience in human relations, sensitivity to persons in crisis, good listening skills.  Ability to handle inquiries and relate well with referral sources, prospective patients/residents and families, and to handle confidential information and admission records
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs, including but not limited to weekdays, weekends and evenings.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

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PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.