Admissions Nurse

Maryville is searching for a highly qualified and dependable Admissions Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), who will manage the patient intake process, act as a liaison between families, referring facilities, and clinical staff to ensure a smooth transitions into the skilled nursing facility, by handling paperwork, clinical documentation review and answering patient/family questions. The Admissions Nurse often focuses on an efficient admission processes in healthcare settings 

As a Maryville employee, you will receive benefits including:

• Medical/vision and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care
• 403(b) Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

 Essential Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Guides prospective residents/patients and families through admissions, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience. 
• Reviews patient charts, gathers necessary clinical information. 
• Performing pre-admission assessments to evaluate a patient's medical needs, medication lists, and required level of care. 
• Completing all state and facility-required admission paperwork, including electronic medical records (EMR) as necessary. 
• May perform nursing duties during admission, ensuring care standards are met. 
• Works with clinical and administrative staff for seamless patient transitions. 
• Assist other departments involved with the admissions process to accomplish a smooth, efficient admission process. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator. 

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice (Oregon).
• One (1) years’ experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. 
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills. 
• Excellent communication and conflict- resolution abilities for dealing with families and referral sources. 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage high-volume paperwork and multitasking. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Ability to read, write and speak English. 
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters. 
• High degree of accuracy in data entry. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Computer literacy: Work processing and spreadsheets. 
• Public speaking skills necessary to interact in a variety of situations. 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in health care, particularly in long-term care or home health admissions. 
• Strong communication for interviewing families and resolving conflicts, high attention to detail for medical records, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Physical Requirement: 

• Works in temperature-controlled office areas, but frequently moves through the entire facility, including patient rooms, therapy areas, and common lobbies. 
• Characterized by moderate noise levels with frequent interruptions from phone calls, medical staff, and arriving families. 
• Required to stand or walk for prolonged periods, especially when conducting facility tours or performing building rounds. 
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move at least 50 pounds independently on occasion. 
• May occasionally assist with patient transfers or evacuations, which can involve moving up to 200 pounds with assistance or equipment. 
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases (e.g., Hepatitis B), chemical cleaning solutions, and medical waste, requiring strict adherence to HIPAA and infection control protocols. 
• Requires regular bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling.