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Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

Coordinates the assessment, planning, and implementation of rapid intake of eligible patients referred for acute inpatient medical rehabilitation with the purpose of creating a “user friendly”, internally cohesive and seamless system for admission.

Responsibilities:

1. Accesses cases to determine most effective and cost-efficient model for care. Performs concurrent and retrospective admission and continued stay reviews for private insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid, in accordance with utilization review guidelines.

2. Reviews assigned patients’ cases prior to, or upon admission, and determines most effective and cost-efficient model for care. Appropriately recommends eligibility for pathways, protocols, or guidelines that could improve patient care and utilization of resources. Effectively collaborates with and mobilizes resources and team efforts toward utilizing the optimal model, where possible.

3. Ensures that requirements with respect to admissions and length of stay are continually monitored, and that any deviations from established guidelines are identified and addressed with the appropriate physicians. Tactfully and effectively informs Manager of physicians’ impact days and constructively offers more cost-effective alternative approaches and/or recommendations to minimize reoccurrences.

4. Effectively evaluates, documents, and coordinates patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual, and educational needs while an inpatient, in preparation for discharge, and post discharge, in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Reviews and assesses patient’s condition and maintains an up-to-date status of patient’s medical condition to facilitate and expedite discharge. Identifies and documents high risk areas and patients and consults with appropriate personnel regarding indicated special care needs, infection control and safety precautions.

5. Effectively serves as a patient/family resource and advocate in ensuring that their questions, concerns, and needs are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. Effectively coordinates and documents the placement of patients into residential or rehabilitative settings, as needed, ensuring that administrative requirements are accurately and completely accomplished in accordance with procedure and time frames.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• BCLS Certification.

• Current license to practice as a RN in North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in Healthcare/Medical – Registered Nurse.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: BTAR Case Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.