Admissions - Lake Pointe

Legends Healthcare is a premier long term care company, operating twenty one long term care facilities throughout the state of Ohio and is now hiring Full-Time Admission at Lake Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center located at 22 Parrish Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030.

We are currently seeking skilled, compassionate, dedicated, and driven individuals to welcome our ever-growing team!

Our mission is to provide a patient-centered care environment, that promotes a positive team environment, with honesty, dignity, and respect. And to maintain our reputation for being the preferred source for long term care/skilled nursing and rehabilitation within the communities we serve.

Benefits Packages:

• Full Benefits
• PTO
• On-going training and support
• Great monthly Incentives
• And Much More!

Knowledge and Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in carrying out the admissions process.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary in carrying out the admissions process for residents with the following needs:  therapeutic, neuro & dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.
• Attends all mandatory inservices by the employee’s anniversary date.
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Administrator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions

Administrative/Resident Care Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates responsibility for verbal or written inquiries for information regarding resident application.  Ensures appropriate personnel sends information regarding facility services to inquiries.
• Opens and reviews mail on a daily basis.  Processes inquiries in registry book for placement on waiting list.  Files applications and referrals according to source of referral. 
• Thoroughly reviews and processes application at time of consideration for placement:
• Conducts telephone interviews when pre-admission interview is not possible.
• Conducts a pre-admission interview with the prospective resident and responsible party, at the facility, or if necessary, as a home visit, with a member of the Social Service Department.
• Records a summary of the pre-admission interview, including observation of the Social Services Department.
• Presents processed application to the Admissions Committee for approval and records minutes of the meeting.
• Completes the following when admission application is approved:
•  Notifies hospital or nursing facility social worker or discharge planner of bed availability.
• Notifies family or responsible party of bed availability, and begins compiling social history.
• Schedules date and time of arrival.
• Obtains pertinent resident information for admission bulletin.
• Informs appropriate Social Worker at facility of admission information.
• Processes admission bulletin for all appropriate departments prior to resident placement.  Distributes appropriate information to nursing station, Business Office and Social Services department.
• Obtains signature of the resident and/or responsible party on the Admissions Basic Services Agreement and the Responsibility for Charges Sheet.  Submits signed forms to appropriate departments for processing.
• Additional requirements as listed on job description upon hire 

Summary of Qualifications:

• Possesses a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution.
•            One to two years of experience in a related field preferred.
•            Must be at least 18 years of age. 
•            Possesses a valid Ohio State Driver’s License and have transportation available for job related travel. 
•            Demonstrates growth in the profession through community involvement and continuing education.
•            Explores and utilizes available community resources applicable to residential health care facility programs.
•            Must meet health assessment requirements, including two-stage Mantoux skin test.
•            Possesses ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
•            Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and possesses sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

The ideal candidate has experience with Ohio medical insurances and must know how to help with PASRR and Level of Cares. Apply to our amazing team today!