Clinical Resource Nurse
About The Position
Overview Assess patients for discharge needs, utilizing pre-established criteria, and plan appropriate discharge planning for the patient, involving the patient and family in the plan of care. Make patient rounds with the physician and nursing staff, if necessary. Chart audits and reviews. Prepare reports as outlined in the job description. Attend Utilization Review meetings. Attend daily Length of Stay meeting. Follow criteria as outlined by the Kentucky Medical Review Organization, which mean reviewing 100% of all Medicare charts daily for severity of illness and intensity of service. Comply with HIPAA regulations. Participate in the Hospital’s Quality Service Management Plan. Assist Physician in maintaining records, if necessary. All other duties as outlined in the job descriptions or as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered nurse, with an active Kentucky License in good standing, with no restrictions.
- Must have at least 3 years nursing experience.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work well with physicians and ancillary departments.
- Capable of functioning independently.
- Must have computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients for discharge needs, utilizing pre-established criteria, and plan appropriate discharge planning for the patient, involving the patient and family in the plan of care.
- Make patient rounds with the physician and nursing staff, if necessary.
- Chart audits and reviews.
- Prepare reports as outlined in the job description.
- Attend Utilization Review meetings.
- Attend daily Length of Stay meeting.
- Follow criteria as outlined by the Kentucky Medical Review Organization, which mean reviewing 100% of all Medicare charts daily for severity of illness and intensity of service.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in the Hospital’s Quality Service Management Plan.
- Assist Physician in maintaining records, if necessary.
- All other duties as outlined in the job descriptions or as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
