Nurse Liaison-Admissions

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

St. Charles Hospital is a leading New York hospital for acute inpatient rehabilitation, with more than half a century of service to Long Islanders. Nearly 80 hospital beds are dedicated to inpatient acute rehabilitation-more than any other hospital on Long Island. Patients are often admitted for acute inpatient rehabilitation with the following conditions or diagnosis: amputation, brain injury, cardiac or pulmonary conditions, hip fracture, neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic injury/fractures. St. Charles Hospital is the only Long Island hospital accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient medical rehabilitation for adults and children.

Job Details

Our Rehab Admissions Nurse Liaison (RN) will:

• Evaluate patients for admission to the St. Charles Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Program

• Travel and visit with patients currently admitted at other local hospitals as well as on the St. Charles main campus, and assess for admission into the inpatient rehab program

• Educate patients and family members about inpatient rehab

• Determine medical stability and readiness of the patient for transfer into the rehab program

• Coordinate a smooth transition from the referring facility to the rehab setting

• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.

• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

What you'll bring:

• Passion for Rehab Nursing

• 5+ Years of clinical hospital based RN experience required

• Previous Subacute Rehab experience also preferred

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred

• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration

Salary Range

USD $57.56 - USD $60.50 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.