ASSESSMENT / REFERRAL COORDINATOR -ACUTE REHAB - PART TIME

UHS•Denison, TX

About The Position

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center. The basic purpose of nursing is to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Additionally, nursing will provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations will provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice.The RN Evaluator/Marketer has multiple roles including care-giver, decision maker, client advocate, marketer, and educator. The functions include providingmarketing, community support, and customer service activities in representation of TMC RRH. Participates in referral source identification, assessing the needs of the customer and making the requested number of marketing contacts each month in order to develop and maintain long term referral relationships to generate a continued flow of admissions to meet RRH census objectives. Functions also include collecting information about the client needs and development of an appropriate plan relevant to the rehabilitation setting. He or she plans events, provides tours, performs referral source inservices, acts as a liaison between the referral source and the RRH, and seeks out new business development opportunities for RRH. Frequent travel to various agencies and facilities within the community. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. What do our current nurses value at Texoma Medical Center & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. Who we are: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Education per RN Licensure requirements, BSN preferred
Minimum of 2 years rehabilitation experience in a rehab practice setting preferred. Previous marketing experience preferred. Rehab settings may include inpatient rehab, long term facility, home health or general hospital settings.
Valid, Current RN State License.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills necessary to gather and exchange data, both internally and externally, with key medical professionals.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in the evaluation of patient needs.
Must have a working knowledge of CMS and JCAHO standards.
Must be self motivated with initiative to make positive, incremental difference; personable, conversant; excellent verbal and writing skills; reach and maintain knowledge of related markets

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

providingmarketing, community support, and customer service activities in representation of TMC RRH
Participates in referral source identification, assessing the needs of the customer and making the requested number of marketing contacts each month in order to develop and maintain long term referral relationships to generate a continued flow of admissions to meet RRH census objectives.
collecting information about the client needs and development of an appropriate plan relevant to the rehabilitation setting.
plans events, provides tours, performs referral source inservices, acts as a liaison between the referral source and the RRH, and seeks out new business development opportunities for RRH.
Frequent travel to various agencies and facilities within the community.
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.