Clinical Evaluator, RN

Clinical Evaluator, RN

Job Description

Position Summary: To develop census of network facilities by determining the appropriateness of a resident admission through clinical evaluation, based upon criteria established by NHCA and the facility, to achieve financial and census objectives

Position Duties:

Performs on-site screening clinical assessments to determine appropriate sub-acute or long-term placement of residents by completion of a comprehensive assessment form

Participates in marketing plan meetings with Director of Admissions and Marketing and Administrator specific to primary facility, and perform assignments as delegated

Coordinates and facilitates appropriate admission to a NHCA facility

Educates family members, clients and prospective accounts regarding services and programs offered by NHCA facilities

Generates new referrals by establishing relationships social workers, case managers and other appropriate professional contacts within hospital accounts or other assigned accounts

Maintains relationships with all appropriate contacts in hospital and related accounts by establishing constant visibility within those assigned accounts

Assists with the development and maintenance of physician relations, as assigned

Spends time within key hospital accounts completing on-site assessments and marketing activities to both increase referrals from current accounts and develop referrals from new accounts

Assists the Admissions Department with the referral and admission process, as needed

Completes weekly, monthly and other reports, as assigned, in a timely and comprehensive manner

Assists with the coordination of discharge planning

Maintains current knowledge and understanding of client payment sources, i.e. HMO, commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.

Tracks and communicates competitive and market information as it becomes available

Recommends and assists in the development of enhanced services offered by NHCA facilities

Recommends and assists in the development of ideas to market new services to key accounts

Develops contacts with managed care plans and communicates relevant MCO information to Marketing Director and State Manager

Participates in the NHCA customer satisfaction program through the completion of CSI reports, when appropriate

Markets the assigned NHCA facility(ies) by participating in luncheons, lectures and related functions at key account locations and/or within NHCA facilities

Performance Standards:

Participates in weekly conference calls and related meetings, educational sessions, etc., as needed

Completes assessments tools thoroughly and within stated timeframes

Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of quarterly marketing plans to support census goals

Completes weekly referral log summary, monthly nursing summary, monthly referring facility summary and other required reports

Conducts business in professional manner including appearance, ethical behavior and appropriate communication skills

Functions as a team player representing both primary facility(ies) and other NHCA facilities

Submits all reports in a timely manner

Qualifications

Work Experience:

A minimum of 3 years in a health care. Marketing experience preferred.

Education:

RN with appropriate licensure, preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $75,300 - $95,300