Rehabilitation Liaison - Acute Physical Rehab in Santa Fe, NM

Summary:

The Rehab Liaison evaluates and assesses potential candidates and facilitates the admission process for patients appropriate for CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. This individual also negotiates length of stay with managed care organizations and performs Utilization Review functions. Serves as liaison with local and surrounding communities and providers, enhancing their knowledge and awareness of Rehabilitation Services at St. Vincent. Serves as a rehabilitation nurse consultant, with attention to the clients rehabilitation potential, therapy and functional progress , discharge plan and feasibility, special equipment needs, rehabilitation services across the continuum of care, and care transitions. Serves as contact person for the rehabilitation team, internal admissions team, clients and external sources to enhance outcomes. 

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Degree in nursing. (BSN Preferred)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, Preferred)

SKILLS: Demonstrated accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision making, time management, and oral and written communication with individuals and groups. Must also posses working familiarity with rehabilitation levels of care, as well as with the current managed care environment related to those settings.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of nursing experience, with at least two of those years in a inpatient rehabilitation setting. It is recommended that the individual also possess at least two years of experience in management or a managed care role. Experience in marketing, public relations, or community education activities preferred. Experience with third party payor requirements, resources and parameters also preferred. 

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time