Nurse Liaison: Rehab Referrals & Patient Advocate

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development and growth

Supportive, collaborative environment

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a PRN Nurse Liaison to connect patients, providers, and referral sources with inpatient rehabilitation services.

The Nurse Liaison will screen patients pre-admission, educate teams about rehab options, and coordinate admissions across hospitals and clinics. Travel to facilities will be required, and strong communication with interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited program.
• Current Mississippi nursing license is required.
• Pre-admission screenings experience preferred.
• Experience educating professionals about rehabilitation services preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-admission screenings to determine rehab eligibility.
• Serve as clinical liaison among physicians, hospitals, referral sources, patients and the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, insurers and referral partners.
• Educate healthcare professionals about MRC's rehabilitation services and admission process.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate admissions.
• Maintain accurate patient and referral information using electronic systems.
• Travel to hospitals and clinics to conduct screenings and develop referrals.
• Represent Methodist Rehabilitation Center professionally within the healthcare community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent but collaborative

Driver's license + transportation

Education

RN license

Mississippi nursing license

Job description

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a PRN Nurse Liaison to connect patients, providers, and referral sources with inpatient rehabilitation services.

The Nurse Liaison will screen patients pre-admission, educate teams about rehab options, and coordinate admissions across hospitals and clinics. Travel to facilities will be required, and strong communication with interdisciplinary teams is essential.