Admissions Liaison Admitting & Discharge RN, FT Days, National Rehabilitation Hospital - Relocation Offered!

Company:

MedStar Health
Location:
Washington, Dc, United States
Employment Type:
Full Time
Last Updated:
10/29/2024

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MedStar Health hiring for Admissions Liaison Admitting & Discharge RN, FT Days, National Rehabilitation Hospital - Relocation Offered! jobs in Washington, DC, US

General Summary of Position
Facilitates the inpatient admission of appropriate rehabilitation patients to MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) by obtaining accurate clinical data through performing on-site and record/telephone patient evaluations. Individuals in this role are responsible for educating the referring staff of community hospitals, patients, family members and external payers regarding the effective and efficient utilization of MNRN program services and resources.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs on site, record and telephone pre-admission screening/clinical assessment to determine appropriateness of referral and medical stability for inpatient acute rehabilitation program.

Completes assessment/evaluation within 24 hours or in one working day of the referral (documents exceptions within the electronic medical record).

Reviews clinical information in patient's medical record and performs physical assessment of the patient to verify/confirm information in medical record and interviews referring healthcare team members, patient's and family.

Prepares a summary report at time of initial on-site evaluation and provides preliminary recommendation to referral source regarding appropriate level care of potential patients.

Reviews clinical data/assessment with MNRN manager and/or physician for determination of medical stability and appropriateness for admission and notifies referral source of MNRN decision.

Educates patient, families or significant others, referral sources, hospital personnel, external payers and case managers regarding inpatient acute rehabilitation program service and benefits, admission criteria, bed availability, day treatment programs, outpatient centers/programs, and basic knowledge of third party reimbursement.

Maintains marketing plans for each assigned hospital. Maintains a thorough knowledge of MNRN facilities, products, and services while developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with referral sources.

Prepares/submits marketing reports and all necessary data for accurate maintenance of statistics, conducts tours for family members and referral sources and participates in formal marketing programs as directed.

Participates in service area activities, Quality Improvement projects and MNRN program steering committees.

Provides feedback on admitted patients' progress at MNRN to referral sources as requested.

Serves as a rehabilitation nurse consultant/resource for referring hospital personnel and maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information and high ethical standards which entail providing recommendations for alternative level of care when patient needs cannot be met at MNRN.

Submits preliminary treatment plan, estimated length of stay and rehabilitation goals required for precertification process. Communicates verbally with appropriate MedStar NRN staff regarding

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree as an RN required and
degree in allied health required and
Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of education. required

Experience

1-2 years of RN experience required and
Allied health experience where the individual has demonstrated knowledge ofhealth care delivery systems, rehabilitation medicine, and third party payers reimbursement issues. required

Licenses and Certifications

Current RN license issued by the state required at the time of hire. required and
Individuals working in DC will have to obtain their D.C. license within the first 90 days of employment. required and
Must have access to reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The incumbent in this role must have thorough understanding of the process of rehabilitation, expert physical assessment and patient/family education skills, the ability to be sensitive to confidential information, and a professional and compassionate attitude towards patients, family members, staff and external parties.
The incumbent in this role must be able to operate basic office equipment including but not limited to: phone, laptop, tablets, fax and copying machines.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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