RN, Admissions Coordinator, Transitional Care Unit, Full time, Days

The Admissions Coordinator coordinates admission referrals into the Transitional Care Unit (TCU). Develops and nurtures positive relationships with internal and external referral resources. Generates new referral sources and promotes awareness in the community of the rehabilitation services available at PIH Health. Serves as a role model and provides clinical expertise to the department. 

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, and confrontation skills.
• Computer skills
• Organizational, prioritization, to include time management skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the scope and types of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services and able to determine the most appropriate level of care and type of services for a post-acute care patient
• Knowledge of third-party payer systems, medical insurance, managed care processes, and Medicare requirements
• Creative, motivated, goal-oriented, and able to complete assignments independently

Required:

• Active California RN License 
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Must obtain LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH Only)
• 2 years clinical experience in an acute care or post-acute care facility. 

Preferred:

• BSN or currently enrolled in a BSN Program