Job Information
Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center Community Liaison in Ghent, New York
COMMUNITY LIASON: ($22/Hr)
We offer the Following:
Premium Compensation
Great Benefits Package
Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!
Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office
Professional Growth & Stability
Innovative Training Programs
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures 100% of residents are screened for biopsychosocial needs within 24 hours of admission
Maintains an ongoing relationship with patients, families and the health care team through verbal and written communication to facilitate appropriate and timely progression along the continuum for assigned areas or upon consulted patients
Responsible for arranging referrals for post discharge needs of patient and or family choice
Communicates with community physicians, nurses, therapies, case managers and third party payer regarding the discharge plan
Responsible for identifying the discharge needs of the patient and family and facilitating a smooth and safe transition from subacute rehabilitation under the general supervision of the Director of Social Work.
Collaborates with the health care team and serves as a liaison with community and referring agencies by developing and maintaining good working relationships to assure the availability of quality services
Facilitates the transition home by ordering equipment, arranging and referring home health visits, contacting the Home Health Services prior to discharge, and initiating a follow-up telephone call after discharge
Ensure continuity of care needs are assessed and met for both inpatient and outpatients as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree to a High School Diploma ( Preferred )
Provides guidance to patients and families regarding post discharge care plans.
Facilitates the discharge planning process through coordination with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a liaison to safely transition patients to the appropriate level of care post subacute rehabilitation.
Previous discharge planning experience and/or community resource development expertise is preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.