RN Rehabilitation Community Liaison PRN

Your job is more than a job. You’re the light at the end of the tunnel as patients begin their rehabilitation journey at LCMC Health. As a Community Liaison Nurse, you’re vital to the process of healing, hope and home as you connect patients, physicians and healthcare facilities to our nationally accredited rehabilitation services. Understanding that continuity of care is a major step in recovery, you assist in determining the appropriate patient program, conduct pre‑admissions assessments on prospective patients, review their medical records, discuss patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and medical staff, educate the patient and family on our programs, and facilitate the most appropriate level of care. Excellent communication skills in dealing with patients and family members at very difficult times. As the flagbearer for rehabilitation services, you champion our expertise and programs by developing relationships with referral sources. You establish yourself as a trusted resource with clinical knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation admission criteria and a reputation for “dotting the I’s and crossing the t’s.” You focus on creating an extraordinary service and healthcare experience always giving that “little something extras”. If you’re looking to align your skills and values to a meaningful career, we’d love to help you make that happen. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this vital rehabilitation liaison role. Your Everyday Evaluate potential rehab candidates outside Touro Infirmary within 24 hours of referral, and function as a liaison between TRC staff and referral sources. Input assessment into UDS ProDoc to ensure timely submission to physician for review and insurance authorization by the pre‑admission case managers. Facilitate expeditious transfer of appropriate candidates to rehabilitation inpatient programs. Ensure a reasonable discharge plan is identified prior to admission. Inform referral source, patient, and family of next steps in the admissions process. Develop, build, and maintain professional relationships with current or potential referral sources. Provide community education by speaking to professional community about IRF criteria and types of diagnoses served. Assist with marketing efforts and customer satisfaction to ensure continued referral base and expand potential new clients. Educate referred clients on rehabilitation services to increase awareness and understanding of specialized stroke, brain injuries, and trauma recovery programs. The Must‑Haves Minimum Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. 3 years of experience Acute care or rehabilitation nursing. Work Shift Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Touro At the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Touro has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans’ most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction. Your Extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you — because we do. You are welcome here LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 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