Admission Liaison -LVN - Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

About the role

The Admissions Liaison is responsible for collecting and inputting information gathered via detailed patient chart review, communication with patient, communication with patient family and communication with medical team in order to present the data to the Medical admissions team, in order to determine the appropriateness of admission to the acute rehab unit and whether the patient meets acute rehab unit admissions criteria. The Admission liaison is responsible for completing the pre-admissions screen forms, electronically forwarding to the physician, verifying benefits, getting insurance authorization when needed, and insuring CMS compliance throughout the acute rehab admission process. This position must collaborate and interact in a positive manner with PPS coordinator, case managers, physicians, discharge planners and other potential referral sources. They are responsible to build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and families with the goal of increasing the number of ARU referral sources, ARU referrals, and ultimately the ARU census.

Responsibilities

• Collect and input information via detailed patient chart review
• Communicate with patient, patient family, and medical team
• Present data to the Medical admissions team
• Determine appropriateness of admission to the acute rehab unit
• Complete pre-admissions screen forms
• Forward to the physician
• Verify benefits
• Get insurance authorization when needed
• Ensure CMS compliance throughout the acute rehab admission process
• Collaborate and interact positively with PPS coordinator, case managers, physicians, discharge planners, and other potential referral sources
• Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and families
• Goal: Increase the number of ARU referral sources, ARU referrals, and ultimately the ARU census

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree OR Additional Education Requirements Five years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Required Certifications: Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California LVN License

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation

Skills

• Positive interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of CMS compliance

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$34.32 - $56.19 per hour

Schedule

Full Time 8 Hours Day