Nurse Liaison - Rehab Admissions ( RN )

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Liaison evaluates patients for admission to the St. Charles Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Program. The role involves traveling to local hospitals and the St. Charles main campus to assess patients for inpatient rehabilitation, educating patients and families about the program, and determining whether patients are medically stable and ready for transfer. The Nurse Liaison coordinates transitions from referring facilities and works with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. The role also includes advocating for patients and their loved ones through safety interventions, emotional support, and education.

Requirements

At least 5 years of clinical hospital-based RN experience.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
New York Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration.

Nice To Haves

Passion for rehabilitation nursing.
Previous subacute rehabilitation experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients for admission to the St. Charles Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Program.
Travel to local hospitals and the St. Charles main campus to assess patients for inpatient rehabilitation admission.
Educate patients and family members about inpatient rehabilitation.
Determine patients’ medical stability and readiness for transfer to the rehabilitation program.
Coordinate a smooth transition from the referring facility to the rehabilitation setting.
Partner with an interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, Registered Nurses, and ancillary staff, to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Advocate for patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.