Patient Assessor

Job Details
Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Corporate - Alexandria, VA
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    2 Year Degree
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Speciality RN

Description

PATIENT ASSESSOR

BridgePoint Healthcare

At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patient's unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own

Our employees form the foundation of everything we do – optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day.

It is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.

Patient Assessor Job Summary:

Here at BridgePoint the Patient Assessor conducts pre-admission patient screenings to determine clinical needs and appropriateness for admission to our Long-Term Acute Care Hospital setting. The Patient Assessor coordinates collection and transmission of clinical and benefits information from referring hospitals back to our Centralized Admissions Office. Identifies specific patient needs for equipment, supplies and consult services. The Patient Assessor role facilitates physician to physician communication as needed. Works closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of our BridgePoint Hospitals. The Patient Assessor provides territory coverage as needed when assigned Territory Manager is on PTO. Meets with management staff, participates in Marketing meetings and serves on various internal committees, as assigned.

RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, RT, RRT, CRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCp

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in a clinical field or an LPN certificate in lieu of. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification: RN, LPN, or RT (respiratory therapist) license required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in a hospital, LTACH, Acute Rehab, or High Acuity SNF that has a ventilator unit.

Safety Sensitive-Designated Position

About BridgePoint

BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our four locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill) and two in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus and East Jefferson Campus).

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