Director of Admissions

We are hiring a Director of Admissions to join our dynamic care team at Oakland Grove in Woonsocket!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Director of Admissions, you direct the planning, organizing, implementing, and directing of the admissions operations.

Experience & Education: 

• Minimum of a B.S. in Marketing/Sales or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in an Admission Director position in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility.
• Must have thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they pertain to admissions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all admissions to facility in accordance with budgeted census projections.
• Is readily available and represents the facility to potential residents, families, hospitals and other referral sources in a positive and professional manner.
• Coordinates all admission activities and documentation with all departments.
• Knows and complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and is able to educate residents and families in the same.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between facility and all community groups and agencies.
• Works with Administrative staff to plan, develop and implement facility marketing plan.
• Utilize appropriate sales/marketing techniques (i.e., public speaking, community workshops, cold calling, facility events, media coverage, etc.).
• Maintain budgeted census mix.
• Assure detailed completion of all admission, discharge and transfer records manually as well as computer generated.  Has knowledge of admission software and able to utilize efficiently.
• Provide ongoing assistance to potential residents and their families in negotiating a successful placement.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Oakland Grove is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.