Clinical Director of Admissions

Nye Health Services is seeking an experienced clinical professional to join our home office team as Clinical Director of Admissions. This centralized role will lead and support the admissions process for all Nye skilled nursing facilities in Fremont and Lincoln, NE. As Clinical Director of Admissions, you will serve as an advocate for residents during the pre-admission process, work with all clinical teams to evaluate potential residents' medical needs before admission, serve as a resource for referring hospitals by developing relationships with their physicians and case managers to achieve census goals and identify potential residents that will benefit from Nye Health Services quality care and services. This centralized home office role will offer flexibility in work location including the possibility of working remotely. Candidates should be willing to live within a reasonable driving distance of Fremont or Lincoln, NE as routine onsite visits will be necessary. At Nye, you will be part of a team that comes in every day knowing their job will give back to them unconditionally. Priority number one is helping people feel cared for and connected in life's later years. We are here for them - and each other. People work happy here. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Armed with a strong clinical background, payer knowledge and problem-solving skills, you'll work with physicians, discharge planners and patient's families to plan the best continuum of care. Manage all aspects of the nursing pre-admission process including assessment for appropriateness of admission, coverage, and level of care determination. Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patient's family to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one. Partner with hospital case managers to create smooth patient transfer processes and help remove payer-related and operational barriers to getting appropriate patients into this highly effective level of care. Coordinate with campus admissions teams and work closely with all disciplines to prepare them for admissions and their special needs. Proactively work with a multidisciplinary team to manage care, costs, and discharge planning. Manage daily census numbers, including admissions and discharges. Education & Experience Registered Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse with valid current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in Nebraska is preferred but not required. Previous admissions, intake, case management, or liaison experience preferred. Long-term care, acute care, or subacute experience, preferred. Basic knowledge of MDS, payer systems, and contracts (Medicare, HMOs, Managed Care, Third Party Payer Systems). Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities accurately and on time to facilitate customer and program needs. Ability to handle inquiries and relate well with referral sources, prospective residents, and their families, and to handle confidential information and admission records. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances, both verbally and in writing. Be an investigator and problem solver - use your critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles that prevent patients from being admitted to the optimal level of care. Be flexible, self-driven, accountable for results, autonomous, and supportive of team efforts. What's in it for you This centralized home office role will offer flexibility in work location including the possibility of working remotely. Candidates should be willing to live within a reasonable driving distance of Fremont or Lincoln, NE as onsite visits may be necessary. Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year. In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment, while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.