Admissions Nurse - LPN

Overview:

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

 

SCHEDULE/HOURS: M-F 8 - 4:30pm

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to the Care Center Administrator, Clincal Administrator and / or Campus Administrator

 

 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

 

 

Responsibilities:

The Admissions Nurse (LPN) is responsible for enhancing patient and resident satisfaction by facilitating the nursing admission process. This includes collaborating with RNs and other healthcare professionals to assess appropriateness of admissions, assisting with coverage determinations, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, supporting discharge planning, and participating in utilization reviews for various payer types. The LPN ensures smooth transitions and adherence to care standards, contributing to efficient and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• 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.

Pay Range: The estimated starting pay range for this role is $30.76 - $32.99 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits:

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

 

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

 

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS:

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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage^® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

 

 

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.