Clinical Evaluator (RN)

Bethel Health & Rehabilitation Center; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEW! 10% discount on full-time child/c

Defined contribution retirement plan (

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work env

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Bethel Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an RN Clinical Evaluator to conduct comprehensive health assessments, drive personalized care plans, and support high-quality resident care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure wellbeing and coordinated discharge planning, impacting residents and families daily.

Your role emphasizes empathy, communication, and meticulous documentation within a compassionate, team-driven environment that values professional growth and

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• 3 years of clinical or case management experience in long-term care.
• Experience in discharge planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of physical, mental, and emotional health to determine care needs.
• Evaluate functional abilities and care requirements through detailed observations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals and community agencies.
• Coordinate with social workers, case managers and other contacts in healthcare and payor communities.
• Educate residents and families about facility services, procedures, and expectations.
• Monitor progress and update care plans accordingly.
• Advocate for residents’ well-being and coordinate with providers as needed.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately and timely.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Bethel is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Connecticut 06801

What You'll Do:

As an RN Clinical Evaluator, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of residents' health conditions, functional abilities, and care requirements. Your evaluations will drive the development of personalized care plans, ensuring the highest standard of care and well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of physical, mental, and emotional health to determine appropriate care setting
• Evaluate functional abilities and care needs through detailed observations and assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals and community agencies
• Establish and maintain relationships with social workers, case managers and other contacts in the healthcare and payor community
• Educate residents and families about facility services, procedures, and care expectations
• Monitor and reassess residents' progress and update care plans accordingly
• Advocate for residents' well-being and coordinate with healthcare providers to address needs
• Document assessments and care plans accurately and timely

If you are a skilled and empathetic healthcare professional with a passion for assessing and advocating for patient care needs, join our team as a Clinical Evaluator. Make a meaningful impact in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bethel team enjoys:

• NEW! 10% discount on full-time child care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years at Honey Tree Preschool & Childcare
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $95,000.00/Yr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Clinical Evaluator include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• 3 years of clinical or case management experience in long-term care
• Experience in discharge planning and marketing activity
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.