Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Mon-Fri 0800-1630
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $83,096.00 Mid $99,964.80Position Summary
Performs transition processes including medical record review, physical assessments, and assist with insurance authorizations. Cultivates relationships with physicians, nurse managers, discharge planners, other community agencies and internal facility programs to support referrals. Effectively promotes the rehabilitation program and services provided by LRHS to a variety of present and potential stakeholders to develop and maintain a solid referral base. Provides community , healthcare provider, and family education to promote awareness of rehab services. Participates in the coordination of special events to increase community awareness. Monitors stakeholder satisfaction and assists in the analysis of data to identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations to address concerns. Collaborates with Bannasch Care Coordinator (Pod Mayor) to coordinate care delivered to rehab patients.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Bannasch Admissions Coordinator- Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, medical and clinical staff, payers, service providers, and community agencies.
- Cultivates relationships with physicians, nurse managers, discharge planners, other community agencies and internal facility programs to support referrals.
- Performs timely, accurate assessments of potential rehabilitation patients both within LRHS and at external facilities via physical assessment or medical record review and effectively communicates findings to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
- Participates in completion of documentation required for admission to Bannasch Institute.
- Participates in the marketing of rehabilitation unit services with internal and external audiences, including formal an informal education on inpatient rehabilitation criteria and clinical appropriateness of patient.
- Assists with tracking of patient admissions and denials, and associated reasons for denials.
- Works with Bannasch Leadership to manage information on LRMC and market demographics; unit access and care standards, qualifications and admissions process, and services description
- Maintains patient comfort, confidentiality, privacy, and ethical decision-making; adheres to HIPAA standards.
- Collaborates with Bannasch Care Coordinator (Pod Mayor) to coordinate care delivered to rehab patients.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Demonstrates high initiative, flexibility, and ability to multi-task. Thrives in fast-paced environment.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
- Demonstrates excellence in critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.
- Knowledge of CMS inpatient rehabilitation criteria for inpatient rehabilitation admission.
- Demonstrates knowledge of CMS inpatient rehabilitation criteria for inpatient rehabilitation admission.
Nonessential:
- Knowledge of CARF and JCAHO standards and PPS requirements.
- Recent inpatient clinical experience with patients with neurologic or trauma-related diagnoses.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- ADN/BSN
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with inpatient rehab patients
- RN License (Florida or Compact)
