Nurse Liaison - Remote

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. To be considered for the position, you must live within the Pittsburgh, PA area or surrounding counties.

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
  • 2-Step 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.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.

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