RN Admissions Facilitator Screener
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Job Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 47
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
EDDY SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES (located at St. Peters Hospital Albany)
The Eddys highly regarded Skilled Nursing Facilities have a unique opportunity for a RN to receive review and process referrals of patients at St. Peters Hospital referred for subacute rehab services. Primary responsibility is to provide on-site support and assistance to hospital case management and hospitalist team to ensure timely identification of inpatients appropriate for referral to subacute rehab and long term care. Upon referral RN is responsible to screen to determine medical appropriateness and coordinate with the team to verify insurance and obtain payer prior authorization with goals of ensuring a timely discharge and smooth transfer of care to our facility.
Principal Responsibilities & Duties
Candidate Identification & Screening
- Identify potential rehabilitation candidates early.
- Conduct on-site and/or telephonic assessments and record reviews.
- Collaborate with physicians nurses therapists social workers and case managers.
- Interview family members or significant others when clients are unable to participate.
- Assess pre-morbid functional status personal interests cultural considerations and discharge plans.
Clinical Assessment & Admission Coordination
- Determine medical stability and readiness for rehabilitation in collaboration with PM&R physicians.
- Ensure recommended services are appropriate reasonable and necessary.
- Facilitate benefit eligibility and precertification with payers.
- Coordinate smooth transitions from referring facilities to rehabilitation settings.
- Complete all required preadmission screening documentation.
Education & Outreach
- Educate clients families referral sources payers and interdisciplinary teams on program services and benefits.
- Serve as a rehabilitation consultant regarding therapy progress discharge planning equipment needs and care transitions.
- Develop relationships with referral sources and conduct outreach activities (e.g. tours exhibits).
- Provide information to facilitate referrals and admissions.
Case Management & Communication
- Act as liaison between internal and external case managers.
- Develop cost-effective care plans tailored to each client.
- Demonstrate effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Maintain high ethical standards and customer service excellence.
Knowledge & Compliance
- Maintain thorough knowledge of rehabilitation settings post-acute services acuity trends and outcomes.
- Demonstrate understanding of regulations and payer requirements.
- Utilize multiple Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms.
Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Uphold Trinity Healths Mission Values and Standards of Appearance Attitude Respect Responsiveness Communication Courtesy and Guiding Behaviors.
Experience and Requirements
Active Licensure as a registered nurse preferably with a bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited school and Certified Registered Rehab Nurse preferred (CRRN).
A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; experience in the rehabilitation of chronically or catastrophically ill or injured individuals
Demonstrated expertise in analysis decision making time management oral and written communication and computer use
Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of insurance and managed care principles and practices
Ability to function independently
The position requires a moderate amount of physical work - individual must be able to maneuver throughout halls stairways and patient rooms. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills
Ability to make trips to various departments/hospitals will be required
Clean valid drivers license required
Ability to utilize multiple Electronic Medical Record Platforms
Pay Range: $35.00 - 47.75 per hour
Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
