Intake Coordinator RN

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial LufkinThe opening of the area's first dedicated heart and stroke care center further supports our mission of service to the community. As a Joint Commission certified primary stroke care facility and recognized as a HeartCARE Center, National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial offers the latest in heart and stroke care using state-of-the-art technology with a highly trained team of surgeons, physicians and staff.Memorial offers a wide array of services, including the Temple Cancer Center. We are the first health care facility in Texas to acquire the DaVinci High Definition Robot for robotic assisted procedures in urology, gynecology and general surgery, and is currently the only hospital in Lufkin to boast two robotic systems, including the latest, most advanced robot, the da Vinci Xi. It was also the first hospital in the state of Texas to receive four Center of Excellence accreditations by the Surgical Review Corporation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG), Hernia Surgery (COEHS), Robotic Surgery (COERS) and Minimally Invasive Surgery (COEMIS).The Lufkin hospital also is known for providing the area’s only comprehensive diabetes, heart and stroke center—the Polk Education Center. The center's diabetes self-management education program is the only one in the area with continued recognition by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).Another center of excellence includes the Temple Imaging Center that offers some of the most advanced procedures in the area, including PET/CT scanning for cancer and Alzheimer’s, CT scanning, Open Bore MRI, 4D Ultrasound and 3D mammography. Other specialty areas include Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Kidney and Diabetes Treatment, and Express Lab.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVacation, Personal Days and HolidaysTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramsIf you are compassionate about healthcare and would like to impact patients every day, connect with CHI St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Medical Director and Market Director of Rehabilitation Services, the RN Intake Coordinator - Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the delivery of excellence in patient care by performing clinical pre-admission screenings on referrals to the inpatient rehabilitation unit to determine the medical/functional appropriateness for admission. Provides education for patients and families on the scope of Rehabilitation Services, to include providing pre-admission tours to orient potential patients and families to the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation. Provides internal and external education on the rehabilitation admission process and the full scope of Rehabilitation Services. Pursues new avenues of business for Rehabilitation Services through relationship marketing/networking with potential referral sources. Exercises independent judgment and decision making within the limitations and scope of practice. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation Level:Associate/Bachelor's Degree in NursingLicensure/Certification:Texas Registered Nurse LicenseBLS through American Heart AssociationExperience:None

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