Patient Assessment Coordinator RN LPN RT Full Time

Vibra Healthcare Inc.•Thornton, CO

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About The Position

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! We are seeking a Patient Assessment Coordinator to join our team! Hospital Details Vibra Hospital of Denver, located in Thornton, CO, is a 54 bed Critical Care Hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families. Responsibilities Conducts patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into Vibra Healthcare Hospitals. Maintains positive relationships with current referral sources. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit information from referral sources back to hospital admissions team, administration and third party payers. Essential responsibilities include: performing clinical assessments, expanding the referral stream and improving customer and community relationships. The Patient Assessment Coordinator (PAC) achieves these objectives by providing excellent, responsive customer service, accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical assessments and proactively marketing and providing education to our referral sources.

Requirements

Current, valid and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, or Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment required.
Current, valid and active driver's license required.
Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate professionally and assertively, both verbally and in writing, pertinent clinical information with medical and administrative staffs patients and families.
Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years treatment experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Previous clinical screening experience preferred.
Recent healthcare experience in the acute care hospital or rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Knowledge of local medical community preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into Vibra Healthcare Hospitals.
Maintains positive relationships with current referral sources.
Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit information from referral sources back to hospital admissions team, administration and third party payers.
Performing clinical assessments
Expanding the referral stream
Improving customer and community relationships.
Providing excellent, responsive customer service, accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical assessments and proactively marketing and providing education to referral sources.

Benefits

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
Pet Insurance
Group legal - provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Work life balance