Summary of Position:

• Under the general and direct supervision of the Administrator and the Vice President of Program Development.
• Develops and implements plans to increase community based referral sources.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts between the center, physicians, and other referral sources to efficiently evaluate and admit patients.
• Coordinate marketing and educational efforts with referral sources.
• Screen referrals for admission into the program.
• Develop a system for coordinating and monitoring referrals.
• Understand the needs and interests of the elderly in the community.
• Have a knowledge of the available program slots and days of availability for additional patients in the center.
• Have a clear understanding of the program and the medical population served.
• Upon determination of patient eligibility, obtain a complete physical, conduct the home assessment and complete the patient referral form.
• Submit all patient documentation to the Administrator to determine program start date.
• Have a working knowledge of the NJ Department of Health & Senior Services Standards for Licensure.
• Make a commitment to cooperative performance to attain care, organization, and programmatic objectives which may entail performing duties not included in this job description.

Qualifications:

• Be a New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse or be a High school graduate or equivalent, and have prior Case Management, Discharge Planning or Admission experience.
• Must have a superficial knowledge of the reasons for client care as provided.
• Must possess a basic proficiency in English, spelling and math.
• Must be able to pay attention to details.
• Must have reliable transportation.