Admissions Nurse - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford

Clinical Specialist, RN or LPN Admissions

We are looking for a nurse to join our busy Admissions Department located in our beautiful Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford, MA. This is a temporary full-time position for 5-6 months, with the possibility of permanent employment at the end of the temporary assignment. The pay ranges from $39 to $41 per hour, with a bonus opportunity available.

Job Description

• Supervises and assists in all aspects of the referral and admission process
• Insures clinical appropriateness of all patients admitted
• Collaborates with the appropriate clinicians to render a definitive clinical decision to Medical Care Evaluators when required
• Ensures insurance pre-authorization requirements are met on all patients admitted
• Assists in the prioritization of referral assignments to Medical Care Evaluators
• Provides potential patients and referral sources with accurate information updates regarding the hospital rehabilitation services
• Collaborates with nursing for appropriate bed assignment of patients
• Demonstrates the ability to complete pre-admission assessments on potential candidates for admission and render definitive clinical decisions
• Determines if patient meets criteria for admission and is likely to benefit significantly from an intense hospital level rehabilitation program in accordance with established payer guidelines
• Insures appropriate documentation is provided to support all Medicare payer admissions
• Demonstrates working knowledge of LTACH and IRF level of care
• Demonstrates accurate FIM scoring for managed care referrals
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions

Requirements

• RN with current Massachusetts license, BSN preferred; or LPN with 5+ years clinical experience
• Knowledge of all aspects of the admission process, including insurance verification and pre-certification
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, copy machines, scanners, etc.
• Possess a high regard for confidentiality
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written