VRC Rehabilitation Liaison Per Diem

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Rehabilitation Liaison to perform off-site preadmission screenings, promote the IRF, and facilitate appropriate admissions under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.

Responsibilities include coordinating with referral sources, rehabilitation staff, and medical directors to ensure timely admissions, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement across the rehabilitation program.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• BSN and rehabilitation nursing certification are desired.
• Alternate credentials include licensure to practice Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Perform off-site preadmission screenings and promote Brown University Health’s inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF).
• Facilitate appropriate admission to rehabilitation departments and coordinate with referral sources.
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, and health care professionals to ensure timely admissions and regulatory compliance.
• Support preadmission financial screening and third-party pre-authorizations as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and data reporting for admissions and referrals.

Skills

RN license Rhode Island

Rehabilitation nursing

Nursing degree

Education

Registered Nurse license in RI

BSN (preferred)

Rehabilitation Nursing Certification (preferred)

OT/PT/SLP licensure in RI (alternate)

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, the Rehabilitation Liaison performs off-site preadmission screenings, promotes the services of Brown University Health’s inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), and facilitates appropriate admission to the departments. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community. Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener Communicates status of pre-admission assessments with medical directors and coordinates admissions with rehabilitation unit leadership Resolves problems and concerns by serving as a liaison between referral sources and Brown University Health rehabilitation staff to improve service to the patient and the referring facility Communicates patient update and admission status to referring individual in a timely manner Informs potential and accepted patients and their caregivers about Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center’s program and gathers and responds to input regarding their need for rehab information Informs Brown University Health rehabilitation leadership of issues and/or concerns in a timely manner Marketing Promotes services of Brown University Health rehabilitation programs to referring facilities, discharge planners, social service agencies, providers, patients, family members, and third-party payers Provides educational programs for referral sources Conducts/arranges tours of center for referral sources/family members Pre-Admission Assessment Considers age specific needs according to scope of services when planning, implementing, and evaluating care Identifies and demonstrates ability to assess patient’s status, consider any special needs, and interpret appropriate rehabilitation and medical needs in order to make appropriate recommendation for IRF level of care to rehab physician Screens all referrals for appropriate placement based on Medicare and other third-party payers, guidelines, and on the admission criteria established by Brown University Health rehabilitation leadership Financial Demonstrates knowledge of current rules and regulations related to third party reimbursement and their impact on rehabilitation admissions Confers with financial counselors on pre-admission financial screening Obtains pre-authorization for admission from third party payers as required Other Duties Provides demographic data and referral statistics on screening information to Brown University Health rehabilitation leadership for trend analysis Demonstrates knowledge of UDS and IRF-PAI to assure regulatory compliance Displays competency in Quality Indicator scoring Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduate from a school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island . BSN and certification in rehabilitation nursing desired. Alternate credentials include license to practice Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology in Rhode Island. Knowledge of utilization review process, health care reimbursement, and physical rehabilitation principles. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs. Pay Range: $34.20-$56.42 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Work Type: Weekdays as needed for coverage, one weekend per month Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission