Admissions Liaison - Healthcare Nursing Center

Admissions Liaison

The Admissions Liaison screens patients referred by local hospitals, community social service entities and hospice agencies for possible admission, ensuring proper fit to clinical programs. Will screen patients referred from local hospitals for The Woodlands and Seashore Point for the purpose of ensuring the proper fit to the respective facility’s clinical programs. In addition, the liaison is responsible for maintaining existing relationships with referral sources and community organizations.

During the evaluation process, the liaison is responsible for educating the patient, or guardian about the facility programs, answering questions when necessary, and schedule an introductory meeting with the admissions coordinator for a tour of the facility should the patient’s clinical needs fit with the facility programs. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary. We are an equal-opportunity employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly responds to referrals from Admission Director and/or referral sources
• Completes on-site clinical evaluations on patients/residents referred for possible admission
• Faxes completed evaluation to Admission Director and provides verbal overview
• of patient’s condition
• Maintains relationships with existing referral sources
• Effectively communicates with the facility Department Heads and nursing
• rehabilitation staff
• Always maintains a professional demeanor as a representative of AdviniaCare to the referral company.
• Maintains proper dress code and always wear a badge
• Acts as a role model to facility personnel
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with prospective residents, families, referral sources, community contacts and facility staff
• Adheres to facility policy on sickout calls and on absenteeism

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in nursing, social work or related studies
• Previous liaison experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude