Responsibilities

Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and families, through assessment of inpatients based on assignment. Educates, coordinates, and collaborates with nurses, physicians, Continuing Care Coordinators and interdisciplinary members of the Healthcare team, to assure an ongoing comprehensive discharge plan. Ensures appropriate use of resources within an appropriate length of stay. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on the patient's treatment plan. Reviews admissions and continued stays in accordance with established criteria. Conducts all adjunct procedures such as referrals to the Medical Director, keeps statistics, performs insurance reviews, and identifies quality of care issue.

Qualifications

NYS licensed RN. Ability to communicate Spanish or community dominant language is an asset. Effective professional rapport with physicians, patient, family/visitor, peers and supervisors with sensitivity and compassion. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity.

Must be able to function well under pressure.

Must have good leadership abilities and demonstrate good professional judgment.

Experience with patient class, utilization renew with case management and discharge planning preferred.

Experience with Allscripts, INterqual or Miliman preferred.

PRI certified preferred.