admissions nurse - Sacramento, CA , USA, United States - WELLSPACE HEALTH

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149 - Bunker Care Transition Center - Sacramento, CA

Description

Admissions Nurse - LVN (For Employees Only)

Department: Behavioral Health/Care Transitions

Location: Bunker

Reports to: Care Transitions Director

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Rate: $91,900-$119,470/year

Organization Information

WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we've committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community's health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We're also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

Position Summary

The Referral Nurse for the Gregory Bunker Care Transitions Center (Bunker) is responsible for evaluating and determining patient eligibility for recuperative care and medical respite programs. The Nurse will accept referrals from providers, managed care plans, and hospital systems and evaluate patients' physical and mental health needs and ability to thrive in a communal setting. The Referral Nurse must possess strong customer service and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the State of California.
• Two plus years related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic medical conditions including wound care, mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources including Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Managed Care Plans.
• Knowledge of medications, usages, interactions and effects.
• Ability to review hospital medical records, assess and evaluate patients' ability to thrive in medical respite facility, and record findings.
• Provide care coordination and transition with partners.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with team and partners.
• Strong organizational skills to support a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer skills, including word processing and e-mail preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with patients experiencing homelessness and co-occurring disorders such as mental health, chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders at a high acuity care facility requiring 24/7 patient support and monitoring.
• Accept intake calls and faxes from referring hospitals and providers.
• Evaluate referrals for admission while ensuring the safety of patients and the community.
• Assess referred patient's health status and discuss any health concerns.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in admissions and revenue cycle management to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient satisfaction.
• Implement and evaluate new initiatives, tools, or technologies that can streamline admission processes and improve revenue generation.
• Collaborate with partnering agencies and or patient caretakers as needed for coordination of care purposes.
• Complete referral intake within 24-48 hours (holidays excluded) or notify the supervisor that intake has not been completed.
• Coordinate care with supporting agencies such as home health nurses, physical therapy, etc.
• Collaborate with Recuperative Care case managers regarding patient care needs.
• Provide medical education regarding disease management and nursing care as necessary to both patients and staff.
• Notify the partner of the client's status (acceptance or denial).
• Coordinate medical appointments and make follow-up calls.
• Make referrals to local agencies such as Guest House for psychological evaluations.
• Collect information for patient files, assign beds, and notify staff of incoming clients.
• Participates and supports in-service to partnering hospitals as needed.
• Support the Director in monthly briefings and or updates to partnering hospitals including in completing partner reports.
• Assist in the coordination of visiting physician assessments and or client collaborations.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program with admission intakes as needed including current patients with care needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer