Registered Nurse Acute Rehab Coordinator Full Time Days

Department Specific Duties:

•    Monitors and inputs appropriate information for the IRF-PAI into the appropriate computer program.
•    Collects patient information from the patient medical record
•    Conducts concurrent chart review for technical compliance and content 
•    Sets proscribed IRF-PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team
•    Coordinates the completion of assigned sections of the IRF-PAI by the team
•    Reviews the quality measure scoring for accuracy, asks questions and acts to correct any discrepancies
•    Analyzes medical record coding to make certain that it is accurate and appropriately questions any coding discrepancies
•    Reviews each IRF-PAI in total for accuracy before inputting and finalizing and interacts with the Program Director when unable to resolve any data or timeliness issues related to the IRF-PAI
•    Transmits data to the IRF database in a timely manner and consistent with the CMS regulations
•    Coordinates IRF-PAI processes with various hospital departments to ensure timely billing and that there is appropriate retention of the IRF-PAI
•    Assures that final IRF CMG’s are accurate and transferred to the billing office in a timely manner, prints the IRF-PAI in a timely manner and sends it to HIM for filing with the closed record
•    Assists with inputting other program related data into the appropriate computer program
•    Demonstrates the ability and applies the skill to maintain confidentiality with respect to patients, employees, and all other matters consistent with the HIPAA guidelines
•    Attends any hospital committee meetings as assigned by the Program Director
•    Acts as a resource person to the inpatient rehabilitation program and the hospital
•    Participates in quality improvement activities as requested by the Program Director
•    Completes all mandatory hospital and rehabilitation department competencies as directed and within the assigned timeframes
•    Attends at least 80% of all required rehabilitation program meetings and in-services
•    Pursues continuing education to expand clinical competency to maintain licensure
•    Demonstrates and promotes positive relations with all staff and coworkers in a friendly manner.
•    Knowledgeable about guidelines regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Group Health, PIP, and Workers Compensation and other payor sources
•    Tours families and referral sources through the unit as appropriate.
•    Knowledge of current CMS and JCAHO requirements for enrollment in Rehab programs.
•    Completes all required MediLinks documentation at admission and discharge according to established timeframes and guidelines.
•    Completes all eRehabData uploads and requirements according to established timeframes and guidelines.
•    Completes transmission of Medicare billing according to established timeframes and guidelines and communicates pertinent CMG information to the appropriate contacts in the finance dept.
•    Maintains transaction log of dates of admission, documentation completion, upload data and transmission dates as required by Tenet and CMS
•    Ensures IRF-PAI are submitted to Medical Records post discharge.
•    Maintains an effective rapport with all customers i.e. patients, physicians, case managers, etc.
•    Adheres to identified work schedule; notifies supervisor of needed changes in schedule
•    Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
•    Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team

Required:

•    Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program or other clinical licensed/certified 
•    Current licensure/certification as required by profession
•    Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times).
•    Educational background is preferred 
•    Experience with RPPS and the IRF-PAI processes are preferred
•    Excellent communication skills, detail oriented, able to meet strict timeframe, computer skills, able to work in a team, critical thinking abilities, able to work independently, and good organizational skills. 
•    Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times).
•    Able to independently manage multiple priorities
•    Must have excellent computer skills; i.e. eRehabData software
•    Must demonstrate teamwork in a pleasant manner
•    Must be able to write legibly

Physical Requirements:
•    Required to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials. 
•    Ability to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to patients/families, staff and coworkers

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