Post-Acute Admissions Navigator

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Day Shift, full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Waterloo. The role ensures that admissions are appropriately screened, coordinates transfers, and collaborates with Rehab physicians and managers to determine the level of care.

You will perform reimbursement activities, complete business reports, and maintain clear communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab team members to support strong census and regional care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing or related field required; bachelor's preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license or applicable license/certification.
• Mandatory Reporter and BLS certification.
• FIM and valid Iowa driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Minimum 2 years nursing or rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient screening to determine appropriate level of care based on admission criteria.
• Completes all necessary reimbursement activities.
• Coordinates patient transfers.
• Completes various business reports.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab program team members to enhance patient census.
• Effectively develops referral patterns to ensure market share and standing as a regional provider.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients on the assigned unit.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work with diverse groups of

Excellent computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Personal computer

Job description

MercyOne in Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Day Shift, full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Waterloo. The role ensures that admissions are appropriately screened, coordinates transfers, and collaborates with Rehab physicians and managers to determine the level of care.

You will perform reimbursement activities, complete business reports, and maintain clear communication with patients, families, referral sources, and rehab team members to support strong census and regional care.