Admissions Clinical Nurse Assessor LPN
19 days ago
Commack
Job Description $10,000 sign on bonus Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies. We are currently seeking a full-time Clinical Assessor / Coordinator, LPN. JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Assessor / Coordinator, LPN is responsible for reviewing sub-acute care and long-term care referrals received from surrounding areas hospitals/facilities. The Clinical Assessor / Coordinator, LPN identifies actual and potential mental and physical health problems and accurately determines the necessary classification and regimes to assist with the appropriate placement of a potential admission to the Gurwin Jewish Health Care System. HOURS: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Licensed to practice as LPN in New York State. Minimum of one year experience working in a hospital, long term care or certified home health agency (CHHA) DUTIES: • Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System., • Properly manage referral case load and respond in a timely manner via Navi/Allscripts and eFax., • Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening., • Ability to coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits, • Ability to coordinate the bed board/census when needed., • Ability to assess 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., • Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with members of the health care team in facilities and referring hospitals., • Demonstrates a high level of communications skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines., • Communicates clearly and comprehensible to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition an 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., • Demonstrates the ability to discern the needs and behaviors of sub-acute/rehab patients appropriately, as they differ from those of the elderly. We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits: · Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes: o Fitness Reimbursement Program o Wellness discounts · Dental Insurance through MetLife · Vision Insurance through MetLife · 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 is 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 · Starbuck’s 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 including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more! EOE M/F/D/V