RN- Rehabilitation Admissions Coordinator

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under General Direction Performs Activities And Duties Related To Recruitment, In-Service Education, Preadmission Evaluation, And Admission Of Candidates Who Meet Program Criteria And Will Benefit From Program Services.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1. Performs On-Site And Telephone Preadmission Screening And Clinical Assessment And Provides Recommendations For Appropriate Level Of Care.
• 2. Educates Potential Patients And/Or Significant Other, Referral Sources, Hospital Personnel, External Payers, And External Case Managers As To Rehabilitation Services And Benefits.
• 3. Works As The Liaison Case Manager With Internal And External Case Management Teams To Assist With Precertification For Admission And Negotiates Approval For Patient Admission.
• 4. Maintains Thorough Knowledge Of L&M Rehabilitation Process, Policies, Services, Acuity Trends, Outcome Data And Provides Information Necessary To Facilitate And Promote Referrals And Subsequent Admissions.
• 5. Collaborates With The Admitting Physiatrist And Nurse Manager, Or Designee, To Facilitate Timely Responses To All Stake Holders And Timely Admission For Patients Meeting Program Criteria.
• 6. Develops A Relationship With Referral Sources.
• 7. Prepares And Submits Activity Reports Demonstrating Trends And Providing Guidance For Future Development.
• 8. In Collaboration With Physiatrists And Nurse Manager Develops Annual Goals Related To Impact Of Role On Volume Growth.
• 9. Provides Exhibits And Tours For Public And Professional Education.
• 10. Works Closely With Internal Case Manager And Pps Coordinator And Is Able To Provide Role Support In Their Absence.
• 11. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 12. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing, Preferably Bsn.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Of Two Years Of Clinical Rehabilitation Experience. Sales And Analysis Experience Are Highly Preferred.

LICENSURE

Must Possess Current Ct License As An Rn

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated Ability In Time Management, Decision Making, Communication And Computer Use. Demonstrated Excellence In Assessment Skills. Knowledge Of Various Rehabilitation Settings, Medicare Regulations For Rehabilitation And Other Third Party Payer Reimbursement Will Be Essential To Have Current Knowledge Or Ability To Learn Quickly.

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Physical setting:

• Hospital

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person