Admissions Clinical Nurse Assessor LPN

Job Description

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