Nurse Liaison - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Methodist Rehabilitation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Nurse Liaison to connect patients, physicians, referral sources, and the community throughout the inpatient rehabilitation referral and admission process.

The RN will conduct pre-admission screenings, educate professionals about services, build strong relationships, and travel to hospitals and facilities to develop referral partnerships, ensuring timely admissions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current Mississippi nursing license.
• Pre-admission screening experience preferred.
• Experience working with physicians, referral sources, case managers, and social workers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-admission screenings to determine eligibility for inpatient rehabilitation.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between physicians, hospitals, referral sources, patients, families, and the community.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, insurers, and other referral partners.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

RN License (MS)

Job description

Nurse LiaisonMethodist Rehabilitation Center | Jackson, MSJoin Our Team as a Nurse LiaisonMethodist Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Nurse Liaison to serve as an important connection between patients, healthcare providers, referral sources, and the community.This role combines clinical knowledge, patient assessment, communication, relationship building, and rehabilitation education. The Nurse Liaison helps identify patients who may benefit from inpatient rehabilitation and works closely with healthcare professionals throughout the referral and admission process.If you're an RN who enjoys building relationships, educating others, and helping patients access the right level of rehabilitation care, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.What You’ll DoConduct pre-admission screenings to determine whether patients meet criteria for inpatient rehabilitation services.Serve as a clinical liaison between MRC physicians, hospitals, healthcare providers, referral sources, patients, families, and the community.Build and maintain positive relationships with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, insurance companies, and other referral partners.Educate healthcare professionals and referral sources about MRC's rehabilitation services, patient population, and admission process.Communicate effectively with referral sources and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate and timely admissions.Gather and communicate relevant clinical information to support the admission and rehabilitation evaluation process.Maintain accurate patient and referral information using electronic systems.Provide excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.Represent Methodist Rehabilitation Center professionally throughout the healthcare community.Travel to hospitals, healthcare facilities, physician offices, and other locations as needed to conduct screenings and develop referral relationships.Perform other duties related to the referral and admission process as assigned.What We’re Looking ForGraduate of an approved and accredited school of nursing.Current Mississippi nursing license.Previous experience with pre-admission patient screenings preferred.Experience working with physicians, referral sources, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and/or insurance companies preferred.Experience educating healthcare professionals about rehabilitation services preferred.Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.Excellent computer and organizational skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.Valid Mississippi driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required.Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as needed.Why Join Methodist Rehabilitation?As a Nurse Liaison, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond the traditional bedside nursing role. You'll help patients and healthcare professionals understand how inpatient rehabilitation can change the course of a patient's recovery while developing meaningful relationships throughout the healthcare community.You'll be part of a specialized rehabilitation organization dedicated to restoring lives and inspiring hope.We OfferCompetitive payComprehensive, flexible benefits package for eligible full-time employeesMedical and dental coverage beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment403(b) retirement planLife insuranceProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative work environmentHelp Connect Patients to the Next Step in RecoveryIf you're an RN who enjoys clinical assessment, relationship building, education, and helping patients access the care they need, we invite you to join the Methodist Rehabilitation team.Apply today and help connect patients to the next step in their recovery.