Admissions Clinical Nurse Assessor LPN

Gurwin-Jewish-Nursing-; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, seeks a full‑time Clinical Assessor / Coordinator, LPN to review referrals from hospitals and facilities for appropriate placement within the Gurwin Health Care System.

Licensed LPN in New York with at least one year of hospital, long-term care, or CHHA experience is required, along with proficiency in Navi/Allscripts and eFax for timely case management and coordination.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Review sub-acute and long-term care referrals and determine appropriate placement.
• Interpret PRI/RUG classification system and coordinate referral via EMR including benefits verification.
• Maintain professional rapport with health care team and communicate clearly with residents, families and staff.

Tools

Navi/Allscripts

eFax

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• 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