Essential Job Functions

• Completes the pre-admission screening on request from referral sources, according to department policy
• Determines patient’s eligibility for the program
• Offers alternate placement suggestions if needed
• Completes the verification of admission pre-certification and insurance benefits if patient is to be admitted
• Coordinates bed availability and placement
• Notifies nurse manager, therapy manager, scheduler and unit of potential admissions
• Notifies appropriate staff of any special patient needs anticipated (e.g., interpreter, special equipment, discharge planning)
• Instructs patients/family about goals, objectives, philosophy, policies and expectations of the Rehab Program
• Obtains consent for admission from patient/family, and notifies them of admission arrangements
• Develops network with case managers for referrals and as a resource to aid in discharge planning
• Attends discharge planning rounds for appropriate med-surg areas
• Communicates with hospital case managers daily regarding potential post-acute needs of acute patients
• Participates in survey preparations activities
• Reviews in-house census daily for potential referrals
• Functions as a resource for and provide team members with in-service/cross-training on admissions knowledge and skill areas
• Orients other staff to the admissions functions
• Contributes to the development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's (ADN)
• Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in rehabilitation

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.001) 
• Shift: Days (8 hour shifts)
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Rehab
• CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United