What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel LPN / LVN - Long Term Care position at St Marys Regional Medical Center?
Job Description
Certification Details
Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Details
Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, the Care Coordinator will assess all admission referrals from acute care settings or other facilities.
Evaluate patients' skilled / Long Term Care requirements, verify eligibility benefits, and ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals before admitting them.
Analyze clinical and financial data to identify suitable patients for placement according to organizational strategies.
Provide prompt responses to referring facilities following analysis of placement appropriateness.
Gather necessary medical, financial, and social information for patient care establishment.
Disseminate admission information to the team as needed and consult the medical team for referrals when necessary.
Collaborate with patients and their significant others to establish admission goals and care plans.
Develop and regularly update individualized, multidisciplinary care plans, incorporating age-specific knowledge.
Review and document discharge plans / instructions with patients, and initiate referrals to available resources as needed.
Conduct patient follow-up calls to ensure quality and satisfaction, administering satisfaction surveys.
Act as a liaison for external agencies, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for successful admissions.
Ensure preparedness for patient needs, including medications, IV therapy, and equipment, upholding clinical standards and policies.
Familiarize with acceptable diagnoses for admissions and reimbursement.
Maintain patient safety through infection control measures and appropriate equipment use.
Manage crisis periods calmly, coordinating discharge needs across all disciplines.
Verify managed care company rates and insurance coverage, obtaining pre-certification for necessary equipment.
Complete referral documentation and collect and prepare patient information for relevant departments.
Job Requirements
Must be able to speak clearly, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
Customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Geriatric care desired.
Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours / day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other units.
Computer skills
Mathematical skills.
Medical terminology required.
Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure.
Work alone and as part of a team.
0-1 year of experience working with Geriatrics patients desired.
Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse.
Schedule Information
Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours / day, 7 days per week.
May be asked to float to other units.
Additional Details
Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered. Please do not submit.
Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
St. Mary's has the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 week contract.
Candidate must reside outside of a 50 mile radius.
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