Nurse Evaluator

Nurse Evaluator

iCare Health Network is looking for a Nurse Evaluator on a per diem basis.

Essential responsibilities:

• Responsible for clinical evaluation and assessment and communication for patients in the acute care setting that are transitioning to iCare managed care centers
• Cultivates trusting and synergistic relationships with hospitals and physicians who are discharging post-acute, skilled nursing patients and builds patient, family, staff and census relationships while playing an integral part in transitioning patients through the health care continuum.
• Responsibilities to include ongoing management of complex case referrals as well as the potential to be assigned client hospitals in Connecticut.
• Communicate clinical services that care centers provide to those entities that refer patients to Skilled Nursing Facilities, such as hospitals, doctors' offices, community centers and other health care entities.
• Secure patient referrals from key healthcare organizations and review case management of prospective candidates for admission as residents to an iCare Short Term Rehab or Long-Term Care Center.
• Orienting and familiarizing patients with iCare while inpatient in an acute care hospital setting, onboarding/enrolling patients in iCare clinical programs, identification of new patients, and accurate clinical evaluation of patient needs.
• Patient assessment and interview (when indicated, at Liaison's discretion), communicate patient healthcare needs prior to admission and coordinate admission with the team.
• Assist patient and family as a resource in education as they transition through the health care continuum.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut. RN level must have a minimum of five years of clinical experience, LPN must have a minimum of ten years of experience. RN preferred.
• Hospital and/or Long Term Care experience of five years or more is preferred.
• Relationship building, corporate, development or previous care transitions experience is highly desirable and an important element in securing each patient as they have many options to choose from.
• Ability to multi-task and balance a multitude of competing priorities a must.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical programming in the skilled nursing and long term care environment.
• Strong knowledge of local healthcare market. Ability to travel regularly within your community to multiple iCare locations.
• Must be able to read, write, clearly speak and understand the English language. Must have working knowledge (experience preferred) with various software programs such as WORD, EXCEL, PUBLISHER.
• Must have current drivers/ operator's license.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with hospitals, senior programs, and referral sources.
• Previous SNF Evaluator experience
• Must possess excellent people and presentation skills and a professional appearance.
• Must show ability to utilize effective time management skills as well as demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills a must.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment