Admissions Liaison

Position: ADMISSIONS LIAISON
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Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient's/resident's needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Department Summary

Responsible to review clinical data, using evidence-based clinical decision support criteria for the referrals for admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. The RN will serve as the point of contact for referral sources, families and patients. The RN will manage the insurance conversations with patient and families as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, knowledge of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and have the ability to work effectively with all levels of hospital personnel.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.

• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.

• Demonstrates effective communication.

• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Department Skills

• Organized, analytical, and efficient in performance of duties.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.

• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.

• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.

• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.

• Integrates research findings into practice.

• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Daily collaboration with Hospital Discharge Services and Utilization Management staff members to identify actual and/or potential candidates for post-acute care.

• Collaboration with Aultman post-acute units and leadership team members.

• Communication with medical staff and clinical provider(s) as indicated.

• Review of electronic medical records and clinical documentation for referred patients.

• Review of evidence-based criteria evaluations specific to level of care.

• Face-to-face assessments for referred patients (as required).

• Telephonic and face to face contact with patient, families and/or representatives.

• Completion of required preadmission screening forms for Inpatient Rehabilitation referrals.

• Communication with utilization management and/or specific payer sources regarding pre-authorization and/or verification of insurance benefits.

• Documentation in electronic medical record including, but not limited to, Cerner, Ensocare and Careport.

• Maintain data spreadsheet(s) for post-acute care including but not limited to referrals and discharges.

Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.

• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.

• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.

• Cross training depending upon…