RN Referral/Admission Liaison - Rehab - Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida

Orlando Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The RN Referral/Admission Liaison is responsible for completing clinical assessments and assessing potential candidates for Orlando Health Bayfront Rehabilitation Institute, obtaining final approval by the Rehabilitation admitting physician, and educating stakeholders regarding inpatient rehabilitation outcomes and requirements for admission.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
Maintains current license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Two (2) years of acute care RN experience

Responsibilities

Early identification of potential patients through effective communication with hospital care management team, physicians, other referring facilities, and through clinical rounds as assigned.
Coordinates the transition from the referring facility or home to the rehabilitation setting.
Thorough on-site or telephonic clinical assessment of patients, including chart review, clinical physical screening, and interaction with the physicians, nurses, and therapists directly involved in the candidate’s care. Through this process a determination of medical stability and readiness for program participation is made. Family members or significant others may also be interviewed to obtain accurate information as to premorbid functional status, personal interests, cultural considerations, and discharge plans affecting the rehabilitation admission.
Establishes appropriate contacts with attending physicians/consultants, care management team, and other involved healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure timely admissions.
Works as the liaison case manager with the internal and external care management team to provide a cost-effective plan for each client.
Provides patient and family with education regarding Patient Rights, benefits of program(s), and expectations of participation, and arranges tour of program(s) as needed.
Obtains insurance authorization and shares benefit coverage and co-pay responsibility with patient/family prior to admission.
Verifies level of care and intensity of services.
Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains referral, admission, and daily census report.
Keeps supervisor informed of progress/problems.
Completes the admission process to include appropriate documentation of patient assessment regarding reason for admission to an acute inpatient hospital rehabilitation unit in accordance with CMS regulations and CARF guidelines.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Recommends alternate level of care for patients denied admission to Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute.
Serves as a resource to staff and other healthcare professionals.
Promotes physician and community awareness.