Nurse Liaison

Gateway Rehab has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Liaison who will be responsible for pre-admission case management of patients that require medical approval. This position receives regular supervision and instruction from the VP, Admissions and Care Coordination.

This is a remote position to the Pittsburgh, PA. You must live in the Greater Pittsburgh region to be considered for this position.

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.

• Strong communication skills required.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing

• Pennsylvania RN or LPN licensure
• 3+ years nursing experience preferred.
• Experience identifying/treating drug and alcohol addictions.
• Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations.

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test
• Access to reliable and dependable internet connection.

• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands
• Significant mental demands include those associated with working with patients with addictive disorders and managing multiple tasks.