Job Title: Admission Coordinator
Location: The Marlay Nursing Home, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 A363
About the Role:
The Marlay is seeking a dedicated Admission Coordinator to coordinate admissions and discharges, supporting safe, person-centred care. Reporting to the DON / ADON, you will liaise with hospitals, families, internal teams, and external partners to ensure smooth patient transitions, effective bed management, and seamless discharge processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate admissions and discharges in collaboration with DON /ADON and internal teams.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospitals, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Maintain accurate records, input patient data, and support clinical and administrative processes.
* Facilitate pre-admission assessments and liaise with clinical teams where applicable.
* Support discharge planning, including home support applications
Essential Skills & Requirements:
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders professionally.
* Proficient with IT systems; experience with Epic Care or similar is desirable.
* Nursing or clinical background is advantageous but not essential.
Additional Competencies:
* Experience in care coordination or hospital discharge planning.
* Understanding of HSE discharge processes and community care services.
Other Information:
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* High level of initiative, discretion, and reliability required.
* Occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary to support urgent admissions or discharges.
* Flexibility to adapt to evolving duties as required by management.