LPN Admission Screener

Description

LPN Admission Screener will be based in a hospital setting and screening for our long-term care and rehab facilities.

Job Description

Do you have passion for helping others? Are you looking to work in an exciting and rewarding team environment that lends the opportunity to give back to our community? If so, we want to hear from you!

The McGuire Group has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Admissions Screener to join our caring and knowledgeable team supporting our facilities in western New York. The admissions screener is works as a liaison between referral sources; and facilities, making both medical and social assessments, coordinating all admissions and transfers to the facility, working closely with the facility admission coordinator and a team of insurance coordinators and leadership in our admission departments.

ABOUT US:The McGuire Group is comprised of 5 skilled nursing and subacute rehab facilities located throughout Western New York which includes five skilled nursing facilities We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We are proud to be part of Living Legends Health including facilities in Absolut Care, Vestra Care and Taconic Health Care.

ABOUT THE POSITION:The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing admission assessments and recommending patients for long term or subacute care

Visit designated hospital assignments daily

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

Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner

Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Degree in Nursing, Social Work or Physical Therapy preferred

Experience in Admissions Screening and long-term care is preferred

Good Understanding of Medicare and other Managed Care insurance helpful

Must be flexible, professional, and reliable

Computer skills including keyboarding and PCC

Strong customer service skills

Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and have transportation available for daily job-related travel

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:FULL-TIME

The McGuire Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic history, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam or disabled veteran status or arrest record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)