Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $...

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Detroit, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Staff DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation's largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Job Summary Under general direction and according to established policies and procedures, develops and supervises the implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans for patients in the inpatient setting at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Collaborates with all members of the care team to help facilitate quality care in an effective and timely manner, at the most appropriate level of care. Performs continuous review of services to assure patient progress and maintains communication with families and professionals. Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss each patients rehabilitation program with team, patient/family, insurance case managers / representative and other appropriate individuals involved in patient treatment. Recommends services for patients based on individual patient assessments, case documents and patient/family or insurance carrier preferences. On an ongoing basis, assesses level of care, diagnostic testing and procedures performed, quality and clinical risk issues, and participates in continuous performance improvement activities. Directs discharge planning through collaboration with treatment team and patient / family. Evaluates effectiveness of the discharge plan and continues to troubleshoot for patients / families post discharge. Serves as a patient advocate and provides therapeutic intervention and/or support as needed. Provides routine verbal and written documentation regarding assessment and client progress to appropriate parties. Refers all concerns regarding medical necessity, inappropriate utilization of resources or quality issues to management and to a physician advisor. Identifies non-acute days or delays in discharge and assesses causative factors. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with physicians and all other staff members, internally and externally. Identifies problems or any dissatisfaction experienced by any customer or referring source and works to resolve them to a high degree of service excellence. Uses positive interpersonal skills to effectively resolve conflict. Promotes a positive customer relations environment. Coordinates the utilization review function for assigned patients. Performs periodic concurrent review to assess need for continued stay. Contacts third party payers on cases requiring re-certification. Conducts reviews as needed to assist with reimbursement determinations or to assess quality of care issues. Participates in concurrent quality screening and collects data according to established guidelines. Makes referrals to Quality Management or Risk Management as necessary. Remains current on external agency regulations and assists with third party payer appeals as needed. Acts as a resource person and educator to other members of the multidisciplinary team, specifically in relationship to admission criteria, continued stay criteria, medical necessity criteria, payer regulations and discharge planning. Functions as a resource regarding insurance-related issues. Assists in monitoring performance consistent with TJC and CARF standards, and provides assistance in the creation/implementation of rehabilitation policies and procedures, goals and objectives. Maintains current knowledge of health care techniques/practices, and care management strategies through educational programs/resources. Maintains a working knowledge of the requirements of the payers most frequently seen with the patient population. Troubleshoots patient issues with patient accounting, as needed. Performs other duties and functions as assigned. Qualifications: 1. Masters degree in Social Work, Speech Language Pathology or related clinical field, or Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or related clinical field, or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. 2. Current license, registration, and / or certification as applicable. 3. Three years of clinical experience. 4. Case management certification preferred. Job: Therapy and Rehabilitation Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day Detroit Medical Center Job ID #. Posted job title: Rehab Care Coordination Specialist Full Time Days About Detroit Medical Center The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically-integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees. The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit. Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual. Our commitment to our patients Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It's our mission. It's our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us. To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as "my forever family" and "colleagues who have my back".  The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There's a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care. At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability. Employee Benefits At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs. To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans. Why Vivian Health? Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. 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Created: 2024-10-19