Admissions Director

Full Time
Westlake, OH 44145
Posted
Job description

Department


Administration


Reports to


Administrator


Reporting to this position


Admissions Department Employees


Job Classification


Administrative/Management


Position Purpose


Leading census development and occupancy management to achieve financial goals of the facility while also maintaining compliance in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures.


Required Qualifications

v A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
v Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience with demonstrated success in census development and occupancy management in a nursing home, or other related health care facility.
v Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the Admissions department, as well as its programs and activities, in order to develop census goals while also maintaining compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

Evaluates and subsequently adjusts admission practices as needed based on reaching desired occupancy.

Ensures there is an open and collaborative relationship between the business office and the admissions office, both working toward shared facility goals for occupancy and collections.

Plans, develops and implements an external and internal census sales strategy with each admissions team member to build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners/sources such as hospitals, physicians, senior centers, department of human resources, home health agencies, hospices, etc.

Develops facility collaterals in conjunction with the Administrator. Provides information to referral partners when necessary to clearly communicate the services and offerings of the facility.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

v Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language.
v Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
v Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
v Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
v Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
v Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
v Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
v Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
v Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
v Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
v Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
v Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
v Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

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