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Admissions Liaison
Registered Nurse or Social Worker
Now hiring for Full Time on the 9:30am-5:30pm shift
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a full time Registered Nurse or Social Worker to join our team in Admissions and serve as a subject matter expert, acting as the single point of decision making for patient admissions.
This position is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Social Worker to perform pre-admission clinical assessments of referred patients and to collaborate with our outstanding interdisciplinary team, providing outstanding clinical judgement to admit patients to our 5-star CMS rated facility, allowing Parker to focus on its outstanding patient centered care and allow us to continue to raise the bar in clinical excellence.
The RN or Social Worker in this position will play a key role by completing pre-admission assessments (PRI) in conjunction with the Admissions Assistant Vice President, to identify medical, social and financial issues with potential new admissions, and ensure that patient's needs will be met upon admission by collaborating with the Parker team. You will act as an ongoing patient liaison, serving as the initial contact for patients coming into Parker, while maintaining ongoing metrics and quality improvement initiatives.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
Excellent training and clinical education
Accessible via public transportation
Free parking on site for all staff
On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
Position Requirements
Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NYS or NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Experience in a hospital setting and/or skilled nursing required
Experience with admissions, discharge planning and case management
Knowledgeable in PRI and long-term care reimbursement issues
Ability to work independently and with a team across a variety of disciplines
- Availability to work alternating weekends
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
There are many benefits to working for Parker Jewish Institute. If you are someone who likes being part of a strong and highly collaborative team, is looking for comprehensive training, on-going education, the ability to be involved in your team's decisions, competitive pay rate, and is supported by a comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, then we would love to speak with you.
