Facility Name: St. Mary's Health Care System - Athens
Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift
Your experience matters
St. Mary's Inpatient Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Unit Secretary joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
St. Mary's Inpatient Rehabilitation offers transitional inpatient therapy and education for those with physical disabilities resulting from injury or illness. Our CARF-accredited center helps patients maximize function and independence while preparing them for their return home. The Inpatient Rehabilitation is a team of healthcare professionals working together to serve people with functional disabilities, their families, and the community, along with St Mary's Health Care System. We are helping our patients reach their full potential for independent living through education, therapeutic activities, and quality medical care.
How you'll contribute
An Admissions Coordinator who excels in this role:
Interviews and assesses Elders and/or Elder's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Incorporates the Eden Philosophy of living into every action undertaken throughout one's employment.
Ensures each Elder is encouraged to reach his/her maximum functional ability and helps maintain these abilities.
Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members. Teamwork is a prime responsibility for each individual.
Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
Determine potential expense associated with a potential admission.
Review all applications for admission, maintain waitlist, screen referrals, act as a resource to the community.
Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS for all residents.
Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.
Maintain current working knowledge of MDS changes and most updated RAI manual.
Attends and participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.
Actively involved in Family Care Conferences.
Works closely with Facility MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
What we're looking for
Associate’s degree required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
RN license required
BLS required
Required Skills
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Erika Jones by emailing at erika.jones1@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement
"St. Mary's Healthcare System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Marys Healthcare System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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