1. Receives/documents all admission inquiries or makes arrangements for designee to be available to handle such inquires.
2. Interviews prospective residents and/or families. Provides orientation and tour of facility. Provides explanation of application process including current New York State regulations.
3. Provides resident and/or family with admission agreement contract; clearly explains all Resident’s Rights, receives copy of signed agreement to be maintained in the facility.
4. Educates and explores resident/families interest in advance directives and refers these and all related Social Work Services to the assigned social worker.
5. Maintains communication with hospitals and other agencies for the purpose of marketing and/or follow-up on current applications.
6. Coordinates the intake application process that includes liaison within facility’s interdisciplinary team, financial investigator, resident and/or family, and referring agency regarding the status of applications and bed availability and alerts Social Work as to potential difficult situations based upon the Social Services Needs when assessing the PRI’s.
7. Controls various files and statistics relating to applications, admissions, discharges and bed holds. Completes monthly statistics and report. Completes reports as requested and assists others in the department, as necessary.
8. Computes and distributes facility’s daily census report as required.
9. Maintains all PRI applications and PRI log. Reviews admission PRIs with the Director of Nursing Services Director of Rehab Services and other Departments as needed.
10. Notifies hospitals/nursing homes/family of bed availability when Admissions Assistant requires assistance.
11. Performs duties other than those specified above at the discretion of the Administrator/CEO.
12. Recommends/ Evaluates resident needs and demonstrates the ability to select the appropriate intervention and provides as necessary, any related Social Work information. Prioritizes requests for service. Seeks guidance from appropriate personnel, when necessary. Demonstrates good judgment in interviewing techniques by adapting methods to elicit data. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting, interpreting and reporting data. Maintains confidentiality of resident records and uses discretion when discussing resident and facility matters.
13. Participates as a team member, on behalf of residents, in conferences with facility personnel and community agencies. Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude with residents, families and staff. Addresses residents, visitors and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner. Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care personnel.
14. Answers telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality. Possess good verbal and written communication skills; documents and reports clearly and concisely. Operates as an integral member of the Admission/Administrative and Clinical Team as required, as it relates to Admission for the admitted individual.
15. Demonstrates knowledge, respect and sensitivity of resident’s rights as identified within the Resident Bill of Rights and facility policy and mission statement. Assures confidentiality of all resident information.
16. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, utilizes judgment and actions to reduce potential adverse consequences for residents, facility and self.
17. Performs efficiently in emergency situations; remains calm, uses good judgment, follows established protocols, informs appropriate personnel and documents events.
18. Accepts responsibility for own conduct. Develops supportive collegial relations with all members of the health care team. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately. Accepts responsibility in complying with facility attendance/punctuality standards. Demonstrates effective use of work time by completing work assignments within time schedule.
19. As part of interdisciplinary team, attends meetings and other committees as directed by the Administrator/CEO.
Attends in-service education as required by position tit