Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) COORD RN

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our IRF COORD RN (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coordinator RN), you will assess patients for admission to the Acute Rehab Unit (ARU), ensuring appropriate placement and facilitating comprehensive rehabilitation care.Every day you will educate healthcare workers on medical necessity documentation and functional improvement measures, promoting accurate and compliant record-keeping. You will also submit accurate regulatory reports within defined timeframes.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert clinical assessment skills, a thorough understanding of rehabilitation criteria, and meticulous attention to detail in documentation and regulatory reporting.

• Demonstrates adherence to the standards of conduct requirements. Demonstrates the values of the organization: Collaboration, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Stewardship. Has a positive attitude and sense of ownership in the organization. Promotes communication that supports agreeable solutions. Is always willing to assist.
• Evaluates patients prior to admission for appropriateness of admission to Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). Visits patients on Acute to describe the program and evaluate appropriateness of patient for the program (medical necessity, willing & able to participate). Recognizes any cultural needs of patient and family. Talks with the family to determine any special needs and to evaluate/confirm the discharge plan. Asks for guidance if unsure.
• Facilitates admissions of appropriate patients to the ARU from GMHHC acute. Talks with Patient Flow Coordinator to see if there are patients for Rehab. Facilitates admissions of appropriate patients to the ARU from external sources. Communicates verbally, by phone, in writing and at times in person with external sources.
• Facilitates documentation of medical necessity and comorbidities. Educates all disciplines initially on hire and on an ongoing basis regarding ARU requirements and FIM scoring.
• Facilitates documentation of functional improvement measures (FIM). Reviews medical records of ARU patients daily for first three days and on the day before discharge for appropriate documentation to support FIM Score. Gives feedback to care provider. Escalates issues of non-compliance to supervisor.
• Educates all disciplines regarding the FIM, including: a. how to assess patient to determine FIM Score b. how to document patient assessment/interventions to support FIM c. how FIM affects IRF PAI and reimbursement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current and Active CA Registered Nurse Licensure
• AHA Basic Life Support

Preferred

• 1-3 years One year experience with Functional Improvement Measure (FIM) assessment