Registered Nurse Acute Rehab Full Time Days SLB New

Summary

Under general administrative direction, coordinates referrals from physicians, case management, and health care facilities for patients. Responds to and performs pre-admission screening for patients referred to the rehab program. Provides a significant level of patient education related to illness and rehabilitation recovery process. Responsible for guiding patients with rehabilitation DRGs through the discharge rehabilitation care continuum. Responsible for the development and implementation of referral program as a means to promote the feature and benefits of the rehab program to patients, families and the community. Collaborates among all disciplines to ensure that patient’s receive care that consistently follows evidenced based standards. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

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