Resource Specialist - Per Diem - Faulkner

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Resource Specialist to enhance patient care through effective resource management and community collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with Nurse Care Coordinators and Social Workers to ensure patients have access to vital services for their transition to community settings. Your expertise in healthcare systems and regulations will be crucial as you advocate for patients and their families, ensuring quality care and satisfaction. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience in extended care facilities and community agencies preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and regulations related to placement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to ensure patients receive necessary resources.
• Develop educational and referral information regarding extended care facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Healthcare Knowledge

Medical Terminology

Typing and Computer Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Healthcare Software

Job description

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm; every other weekend

Why You Should Be Our Next Resource Specialist:

You will collaborate with Nurse Care Coordinators, Social Workers, and other care team staff to ensure patients receive the necessary resources and services for a successful return to a community setting, including home with services (e.g., Visiting Nurse Association), without services, long-term care facilities, community hospitals, or outpatient clinics.

The Resource Specialist is responsible for developing educational and referral information regarding extended care facilities, placement processes, homecare, and community resources. This includes understanding levels of care, long-term care assessment forms, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations related to placement.

This role involves advocating for patients and their families, supporting hospital goals for resource management, customer satisfaction, and quality care.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
3. Healthcare experience in extended care facilities and community agencies preferred
4. Experience in hospital discharge planning, long-term care, community health, or utilization review preferred
5. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
6. Adherence to all I C.A.R.E. Standards
7. Effective interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, families, and community organizations
8. Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team
9. Extensive knowledge of regulations, community organizations, healthcare systems, and medical terminology
10. Ability to manage a variable workload and adapt to changing priorities
11. Proactive and independent work skills
12. Basic typing and computer skills; experience with software is desirable

About Us:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Located in Jamaica Plain, our 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital was founded in 1900. We offer comprehensive care across various specialties and are Magnet designated, a recognition awarded to fewer than 9% of US hospitals.

We believe everyone deserves a healthy life. Join us to be part of a team that creates breakthroughs, trains future providers, and puts patients first. Our patients call it better care; our staff call it home.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected statuses.