Admissions Program Support LPN - #WWRW0320

Title: Admissions Program Support LPN - #WWRW0320

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $45,000 comm w/ experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

We provide people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged, and Effective, to everything we do.

 

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking an Admissions Program Support LPN.

The Admissions Program Support LPN will provide critical support in the admissions process, focusing on case management, referral review, and consumer satisfaction. This role serves as the primary point of contact for complex medical referrals and ensures participants are prepared for services in alignment with WWRC’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret pre admission documentation to determine eligibility under WWRC Admission Criteria
• Coordinate with DARS Counselors, participants, and healthcare providers to develop individualized service plans
• Manage medical orders and forms during the pre admission process to ensure compliance with medication administration policies
• Provide orientation on medication administration policies to participants and families during intake and new student orientation
• Document communications and maintain accurate records in the AWARE Case Management System
• Support Admission Intake Days by conducting enrollment interviews, assisting families, and guiding participants through the process
• Answer the second Admissions phone line and provide information about WWRC services in an efficient, informative, and polite manner
• Respond to participant concerns promptly and respectfully, ensuring a positive consumer experience
• Contribute to consumer satisfaction initiatives, including the Voice of the Consumer program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical and psychological terminology, including the effects and social aspects of disabling conditions

• Knowledge of available community resources and rehabilitation processes

• Must have demonstrated superb oral and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret written referral documentation to enable evaluation and goal setting

• Ability to apply written criteria to a decision‑making process

• Ability to exercise concise independent judgment and apply effective time management techniques

• Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including federal, state, and private funding requirements

• Skilled in word processing and data entry

• Basic knowledge of computer systems

• Broad authority to approve most admissions and schedule according to program guidelines

• Seeks guidance from professional staff for program decisions or unique scheduling situations


Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required for Entry into Position:

Virginia Licensure as a Practical Nurse or eligibility

Additional Considerations:

Prior LPN experience in a residential setting.

To Apply: (We do not accept applications Through Handshake.)

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System.

Admissions Program Support LPN - #WWRW0320 - Augusta County, Virginia, United States

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.  

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits may include:

• Retirement options (pension and 401k)
• Vacation, holiday, and sick days
• Parental and bereavement leave
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Financial planning and coaching
• Health Savings Plans
• Sick leave
• Family and personal leave
• Income replacement if you can’t work
• Return-to-work, medical rehabilitation, and vocational rehabilitation programs
• Long-term care coverage