Nurse Liaison

Description

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Liaison Gateway Rehab who will be responsible for the pre-admission case management, ASAM level of care assessment, and coordination of admission to care for substance use disordered patients referred from a hospital setting.  Possible shifts:  4/10s or 5/8s.

Responsibilities

• Assesses admission candidates’ medical and psychiatric appropriateness for treatment. 
• Determines level of care placement based on ASAM criteria.
• Pre-certifies admissions as required.
• Discusses treatment options with referral sources.
• Acts as liaison between Gateway and outside referral sources. 
• Coordinates patient transfers from other facilities to Gateway Aliquippa/Westmoreland.
• Responds to needs of referral sources and managed care representatives.
• Interacts with the physician through coordination of patient assessments. Attends GRC mandatory training and in-services.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills required. 
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight. 
• Knowledge of skilled nursing 

Requirements

• Pennsylvania RN or LPN licensure
• 3+ years nursing experience preferred.
• Experience identifying/treating drug and alcohol addictions.
• Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations. 

Additional Requirements

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances. 
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test
• Access to reliable and dependable internet connection. 

Work Conditions

• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands
• Significant mental demands include those associated with working with patients with addictive disorders and managing multiple tasks.

GATEWAY REHAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V