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Certification Details - BLS
- Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Details - Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, the Care Coordinator will assess all admission referrals from acute care settings or other facilities.
- Evaluate patients' skilled/Long Term Care requirements, verify eligibility benefits, and ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals before admitting them.
- Analyze clinical and financial data to identify suitable patients for placement according to organizational strategies.
- Provide prompt responses to referring facilities following analysis of placement appropriateness.
- Gather necessary medical, financial, and social information for patient care establishment.
- Disseminate admission information to the team as needed and consult the medical team for referrals when necessary.
- Collaborate with patients and their significant others to establish admission goals and care plans.
- Develop and regularly update individualized, multidisciplinary care plans, incorporating age-specific knowledge.
- Review and document discharge plans/instructions with patients, and initiate referrals to available resources as needed.
- Conduct patient follow-up calls to ensure quality and satisfaction, administering satisfaction surveys.
- Act as a liaison for external agencies, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for successful admissions.
- Ensure preparedness for patient needs, including medications, IV therapy, and equipment, upholding clinical standards and policies.
- Familiarize with acceptable diagnoses for admissions and reimbursement.
- Maintain patient safety through infection control measures and appropriate equipment use.
- Manage crisis periods calmly, coordinating discharge needs across all disciplines.
- Verify managed care company rates and insurance coverage, obtaining pre-certification for necessary equipment.
- Complete referral documentation and collect and prepare patient information for relevant departments.
Job Requirements - Must be able to speak clearly, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
- Customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Geriatric care desired.
- Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other units.
- Computer skills
- Mathematical skills.
- Medical terminology required.
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure.
- Work alone and as part of a team.
- Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse.
Schedule Information - Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week.
- May be asked to float to other units.
Additional Details - Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered. Please do not submit.
- Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
- St. Mary's has the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 week contract.
- Candidate must reside outside of a 50 mile radius.
Date Posted: 21 March 2025
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