Nurse Liaison - Remote
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Location:
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Company:
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Summary:
The Nurse Liaison is responsible for pre-admission case management and coordination of care for substance use disordered patients referred from hospitals. Candidates must have relevant nursing licensure and experience and live in the Pittsburgh region.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: communication, independent work, nursing knowledge
Credentials: RN, LPN
Experience: 3+ years nursing experience, Experience identifying/treating drug and alcohol addictions, Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations
Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Liaison Gateway Rehab who will be responsible for the pre-admission case management, ASAM level of care assessment, and coordination of admission to care for substance use disordered patients referred from a hospital setting. To be considered for the position, you must live within the Pittsburgh, PA region.
Responsibilities
- Assesses admission candidates’ medical and psychiatric appropriateness for treatment.
- Determines level of care placement based on ASAM criteria.
- Pre-certifies admissions as required.
- Discusses treatment options with referral sources.
- Acts as liaison between Gateway and outside referral sources.
- Coordinates patient transfers from other facilities to Gateway Aliquippa/Westmoreland.
- Responds to needs of referral sources and managed care representatives.
- Interacts with the physician through coordination of patient assessments. Attends GRC mandatory training and in-services.
- Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication skills required.
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing
Requirements
- Pennsylvania RN or LPN licensure
- 3+ years nursing experience preferred.
- Experience identifying/treating drug and alcohol addictions.
- Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations.
Additional Requirements
- Pass PA Criminal Background Check
- Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
- Pass Drug Screen
- TB Test
- Access to reliable and dependable internet connection.
Work Conditions
- Favorable working conditions.
- Minimal physical demands
- Significant mental demands include those associated with working with patients with addictive disorders and managing multiple tasks.
GATEWAY REHAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
