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Director-Admissions

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What they do

An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$52,912 / year median in Arkansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Director-Admissions

Job ID:

44164

Job Category:

Admissions

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Admissions Patient Access

Facility:

BMH NEA Hospital

Location:

Jonesboro, AR

Overview

Job Responsibilities

I. Assessment

Assessespetency of staff members, identifies areas of improvement and assists in the development of educational opportunities.

Routinely inspects the division to insure the safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.

Assesses the need for supplies and orders appropriately according to area needs.

Assesses registration activities to provide indicators for continuous quality improvement.

II. Planning

Plans and prepares appropriate time schedules for staff in order toplete necessary assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

Plans for the effective use of staff available.

Develops and coordinates orientation plans for staff within units.

Plans and assists in the orientation of new personnel to the unit.

III. Implementation

Facilitates positive relationships among staff supervised within the department and with other departments.

Supervises work performance on a daily basis.

Completes employee evaluations objectively and in a timely manner.

Provides for employee counseling or in-service to insure corrective actions in instances deviations from standards and policies/procedures by employees supervised.

Instructs personnel regarding hospital and division policies and procedures.

Conducts monthly unit meetings using Performance Improvement monitors and Cards or other pertinent sources formunication to all staff regarding issues and unit operational issues.


  • With CFO and Human Resources makes decisions concerning hiring, transfer, or discharge of employees with assistance from CFO and Human Resources. Provides appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

  • Reviews financial/registration reports within units to identify problems requiring intervention.

  • Admits patients and covers shifts as necessary.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by CFO.

  • IV. Evaluation

  • Supervises and evaluates work performance, adnce to hospital policies and staff development of staff.

  • Counsels personnel and takes appropriate action regarding problems of a personal and professional nature which have an effect upon effective division operations.

  • Reviews and evaluates department policies and procedures and initiates development and revisions processes.

  • V. Self Development

  • Participates in activities designed to assist the hospital and departments of responsibility in improving services.

  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development of management skills.

  • Has knowledge ofputer system failure and emergency plans, i.

e., fire, disaster, bomb threats, etc.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Requires job specific experience, 3 year of admissions/supervisory including supervisory experience. experience

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

High School Diploma BS Degree

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Must obtain NAHAM Certification within 15 months of hire date to this this position.

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships

Yes

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary

Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light

Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium

High energy level

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

  • 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
    Heavy Very high energy Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > level 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating
    Sedentary
    Activity Level Throughout Workday
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Sitting
    Continuous
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Standing
    Occasional
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Walking
    Occasional
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Carry objects
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Push/Pull
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Twisting
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Bending
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Reaching Forward
    Frequent
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Reaching Overhead
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Squat/Kneel/Crawl
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Wrist position deviation
    Occasional
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Pinching/fine motor activities
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion
    Continuous
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Taste or smell
    Not Anticipated
    Physical Activity Requirements
  • Talk or hear
    Continuous
    Sensory Requirements
    Color Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
    Discrimination
    Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
    Environmental Requirements
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Chemical
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Airborne Communicable Diseases
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Extreme Temperatures
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Radiation
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Extreme Noise Levels
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Dust/Particular Matter
    Not Anticipated
    Environmental Requirements
  • Other

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance