Marketing & Community RelationsThis position will be based out of Cumberland but require travel for other Little Rock facilities.The primary purposes of your job position is to obtain required information, schedule and/or conduct Nursing Assessments (if qualified), and admit patients in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures as directed, and to coordinate, direct, and administer policies, procedures, events, and projects relating to all phases of the public relations of the facility as directed, and in accordance with all regulations that govern the protection of rights of the patients and employees.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative FunctionsAdhere to written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Admissions and Community awareness department, as well as those governing Nursing Assessments (if qualified).Organize, implement, evaluate, and direct facility public relations and community awareness programs and activities while supporting and promoting the philosophy, goals, objectives, and programs of theEnsure that disseminated information regarding the facility is accurate, and provide creative support for publications as necessary.Schedule/conduct facility tours for prospective patients and their families/representatives.Keep a supply of printed materials concerning the facility on-hand.Handle requests from, submit releases/ads/promotions to, monitor and maintain copies of facility-related stories in, and maintain a productive working relationship with the media and establish a clear understanding of patient and employee privacyRepresent the facility at top-level meetings and outside events asMaintain an accurate record of available beds at allMaintain an accurate listing of all patients, their levels of care, assigned room numbers, and primary contact person at all times.Maintain an admission waiting list asKeep abreast of current Medicaid/Medicare and State/Federal regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities.Maintain original admission and pre-admission paperwork on all current and former patients in restricted access areas in neat, easily-referenced order.Obtain required written information and patient histories and conduct Nursing Assessments (if qualified) (if qualified) on potential patients for admission eligibility evaluation and serve as a liaison between the Administrator, medical staff, and other professional and advisory staff both inside and outside theSchedule, and interview patients/representatives to obtain required admission information, including identification records and copies, and signatures on all applicable admission paperwork, and conduct/participate in facility orientation for new patients and their families.Coordinate with Nursing to schedule admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients asComplete accident/incident reports asMaintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as hospital discharge planners and social workers to maintain an effective referralInterpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, patients, visitors, and government agencies as required.Advise the Administrator of specific Admissions and Community relationsPerform miscellaneous secretarial, business office, and reception duties as required andTake on additional duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the facility and it's patients are met.Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting,, as necessary.Committee FunctionsServe on and attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, ) as required.Staff Development FunctionsAttend and participate in all required and directed in-service educational classes regarding public relations, or other topics, and on-the-job training programs, including annual OSHA and CDC requiredAttend workshops, seminars,, as approved.Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents andCreate an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.Nursing Care FunctionsInform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment,, and ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.Greet newly admitted patients upon Escort them to their rooms as necessary.Meet with patients, and/or family members, as Report problems to the Director.Assist in arranging transportation for discharged patients asSafety and Sanitation FunctionsParticipate in the implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the patients andFollow ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries andParticipate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designatedEquipment and Supply FunctionsRecommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department, and ensure that supplies have been replenished in department work areas asCare Plan and Assessment FunctionsParticipate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each patient that identifies the problems/needs of the patient, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care asEncourage the patient to participate in the development and review of his/her careReview patient care plans for appropriate patient goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs as directed.Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the patient are aware of the patient's carePatient Rights FunctionsMaintain the confidentiality of all patientEnsure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the patient's room.Assure that the patient's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, are maintained.Ensure that patients' valuables are inventoried and deposited or a "Release from Responsibility" waiver is signed in accordance with established policies and procedures.Report and investigate all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patientof patientWorking ConditionsWorks in office area(s) as well as throughout the facility, and at outside locations (I.e., hospitals, physician offices, etc.).Moves intermittently during workingIs subject to frequent interruptions from patients, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel,, under all conditions and circumstances.Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel, andCommunicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other departmentWorks beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, ).Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects asAttends and participates in continuing educationalIs subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors,, throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.Is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, diseases, conditions,, including TB, Covid variants, AIDS, Hepatitis B viruses and hazardous chemicals.Maintains a liaison with the patients, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the patients'EducationMust possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or it's equivalent, unless specifically waived by Administrator based onExperienceMust have experience in admissions and/