Admissions Clinical Nurse Assessor LPN

Admissions Clinical Nurse Assessor LPN

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The Clinical Assessor / Coordinator, LPN is responsible for reviewing sub‑acute care and long‑term care referrals received from surrounding area hospitals and facilities. The role identifies actual and potential mental and physical health problems, accurately determines the necessary classification and regimes, and assists with the appropriate placement of a potential admission to Gurwin Jewish Health Care System.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in New York State
• Minimum of one year experience working in a hospital, long‑term care, or certified home health agency (CHHA)

• Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System.
• Properly manages referral case load and responds in a timely manner via Navi/Allscripts and eFax.
• Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening.
• Coordinates referral via EMR, including verification of benefits.
• Coordinates the bed board/census when needed.
• Assesses potential patients at partnering hospitals.
• Addresses/accommodates the age‑specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care.
• Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive services available for new admissions.
• Discusses/interprets patient’s potential and present status with appropriate disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a professional rapport with members of the health‑care team in facilities and referring hospitals.
• Demonstrates a high level of communication skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and comprehensibly to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition and allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.
• Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs and behaviors of elderly residents/patients as they differ from other age groups.
• Discerns the needs and behaviors of sub‑acute/rehab patients appropriately, as they differ from those of the elderly.

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Wellness discounts
• Dental Insurance through Met Life
• Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Eye Med)
• Accrued holiday, personal, and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care
• Long‑term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
• Life Insurance – value equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack, and Mid‑Island YJCC, Plainview
• Tax‑deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution; employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Sign‑on bonus for specified clinical positions
• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions
• Starbucks café on‑site
• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, system‑wide annual BBQ and winter celebrations, meals, treats, and other theme‑related staff events
• Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations such as BJ’s membership discount, Bethpage FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts, and more!

Base pay range: $34.36 /hr – $34.36 /hr

Sign‑on bonus: $10,000

EOE M/F/D/V