RN Admissions Navigator - Inpatient Rehab

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Admissions Liaison for its freestanding inpatient rehab facility. The role supports admission across departments, coordinating with case management, physicians, therapists and marketing to ensure benefits meet admission standards.

The RN must verify insurance, document admissions, and guide patients and families through the process while adhering to privacy and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nursing experience in an acute care or admissions setting required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients upon arrival, gathering medical history, current condition, and other relevant information to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, care managers, and other healthcare staff to ensure accurate and timely patient admissions, including necessary documentation and care planning.
• Verifies patient information, including demographics, insurance, and medical records, to ensure compliance with facility admission protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families, providing information about the admission process, care expectations, and patient rights.
• Supports the coordination of care by initiating orders, treatments, and diagnostic tests as appropriate, based on the admission protocol.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all admission activities in the electronic medical record (EMR), adhering to facility standards and regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to the admission process, identifying opportunities for enhancement and contributing to implementation efforts.
• Provides patient education on facility services, treatment plans, and post-admission care to ensure patient understanding and satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including privacy, safety, and infection control, during the admission process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

EMR proficiency

Multi-tasking

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Admissions Liaison for its freestanding inpatient rehab facility. The role supports admission across departments, coordinating with case management, physicians, therapists and marketing to ensure benefits meet admission standards.

The RN must verify insurance, document admissions, and guide patients and families through the process while adhering to privacy and safety regulations.