CARE COORD ACUTE IP REHAB

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator for Acute Inpatient Rehab plays a critical role in facilitating comprehensive patient care within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This position is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge processes to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patients rehabilitation goals, optimize resource utilization, and promote effective communication among all stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare coordination, preferably in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelors degree in Nursing or Masters degree in Social Work
Current Illinois RN or Social Work license
Current LCSW/LSW/MSW/RN required
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Walk: 25%
Lift: 10%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Walk: 10
Lift: 5
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight <5lbs.
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs. Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
Leg Strength: Up to 50 lbs. Occasionally- repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.
Inside hours: 6-40
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients medical, psychosocial, and functional needs upon admission and throughout their stay.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans in alignment with patients' goals.
Serve as a liaison among patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring all parties are informed and involved in the care process.
Coordinate discharge plans by evaluating patient needs, arranging follow-up care, and providing necessary resources and referrals.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Educate patients and families about rehabilitation processes, resources, and aftercare to promote successful transitions and outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, monitoring outcomes and implementing best practices to enhance patient care.
Attend departmental meetings and contribute to discussions regarding service improvements and operational efficiencies.
Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with industry standards and practices.
Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling and data entry.