RN IRF Coordinator Physical Rehab Care

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our IRF COORD RN (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coordinator RN) you will assess patients for admission to the Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) ensuring appropriate placement and facilitating comprehensive rehabilitation care.

Every day you will educate healthcare workers on medical necessity documentation and functional improvement measures promoting accurate and compliant record-keeping. You will also submit accurate regulatory reports within defined timeframes.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate expert clinical assessment skills a thorough understanding of rehabilitation criteria and meticulous attention to detail in documentation and regulatory reporting.

• STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Demonstrates adherence to the standards of conduct requirements. Demonstrates the values of the organization: Collaboration Dignity Excellence Justice and Stewardship. Has a positive attitude and sense of ownership in the organization. Promotes communication that supports agreeable solutions. Is always willing to assist.
• Evaluates patients prior to admission for appropriateness of admission to Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). Visits patients on Acute to describe the program and evaluate appropriateness of patient for the program (medical necessity willing & able to participate). Recognizes any cultural needs of patient and family. Talks with the family to determine any special needs and to evaluate/confirm the discharge plan. Asks for guidance if unsure.
• Facilitates admissions of appropriate patients to the ARU from GMHHC acute. Talks with Patient Flow Coordinator to see if there are patients for Rehab. Facilitates admissions of appropriate patients to the ARU from external sources. Communicates verbally by phone in writing and at times in person with external sources.
• Facilitates documentation of medical necessity and comorbidities. Educates all disciplines initially on hire and on an ongoing basis regarding ARU requirements and FIM scoring.
• Facilitates documentation of functional improvement measures (FIM). Reviews medical records of ARU patients daily for first three days and on the day before discharge for appropriate documentation to support FIM Score. Gives feedback to care provider. Escalates issues of non-compliance to supervisor.
• Educates all disciplines regarding the FIM including: a. how to assess patient to determine FIM Score b. how to document patient assessment/interventions to support FIM c. how FIM affects IRF PAI and reimbursement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate Of Nursing Minimal education as required for licensureCompletion of an approved Licensed Vocational Nurse Program. upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: CA upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years One year experience with FunctionalImprovement Measure (FIM) assessment upon hire

Where Youll Work

Founded in 1926 Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU heart care wound care and surgical services. Additionally Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

Required Experience:

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