RN-LPN-SNF Coordinator

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fall River, MA

1d•$88,130 - $161,845

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN-LPN-SNF Coordinator.

Requirements

Current licensure by Board of Registration in Nursing (LPN or RN) is required.
One to three years nursing experience is required.
At least two years of experience in an SNF/Sub acute care facility is required.
Preferable in an administrative / admissions role
Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
Requires proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database, and electronic records programs.
Current licensure by Board of Registration in Nursing (LPN or RN) is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Responsibilities

Under direction of the VP of Post-Acute Care or designee, perform diversified duties including but not limited to communicating with Skilled Nursing Facilities for bed offers for Southcoast Hospitals.
Communication with case mangers in SLH, CMH and Tobey bed offers from SNFs for the placement of patients from the acute care to SNFs.
Manage the referral to bed offer for the entire process.
Manage information flow regarding patient needs and issues related to patient discharge process, scheduling, insurance issues etc.
Create a strong relationship and rapport with the SNF accounts to gain as many beds offers as possible to move patients out of the acute care environment as quickly as needed.
Document bed offers, bed flows, discharge calendars in each SNF for the purpose of creating awareness around access to care.