• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.
  
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
  
• Meets with the patient and family prior to or at the time of admission to identify needs, 3rd party payer requirements, orients to rehab process and begins discharge planning and completes assessment according to protocol.
  
• Educates and instructs patient/family regarding role of Case Management in the rehabilitation program and needs identified during the assessment.
  
• Collaborates and communicate with the team and patient and to implement identified discharge plan for the plan of care, adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver assessing opportunities and barriers.
  
• Provides orientation to the patient and the family about the services of the program, the outcomes the program and the role of the team members in relationship to the patient.
  
• Serves as a patient advocate, acting as a liaison between the patient, hospital, and community resources, discussing discharge options with the patient and/or family to help guide the team on the needs, wishes and capabilities of the patient and the support system.
  
• Discusses patient rights with the patient and family members or caregivers in coordination with the Social Worker.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of management of patients with maladaptive behaviors.
  
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes assigned caseload to provide efficient cost-effective care reflective of patient needs, within assigned workday, with consideration for gender/age specific guideline, choosing the most appropriate treatment method to achieve desired goals.
  
• Demonstrates ability to effectively review the patient’s chart and communicate/collaborate with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient’s condition.
  
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with managed care providers to complete concurrent authorization for patient stay. Assists with pre-authorization as requested.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct patients/caregivers regarding issues related to their plan of care and/or discharge plan in a language/style the patient can understand.
  
• Completes required documentation of professional involvement and interaction including assessment, progress notes no less than weekly, and other documentation in a timely fashion according to policy.
  
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes assigned caseload to provide efficient, cost-effective care reflective of patient needs based on gender/age specific guidelines and completes caseload and documentation within assigned workday according to departmental expectations.
  
• Continuing education pursuits are made within scope of discipline and relevant to caseload/patient population.
  
• Assists with training, supervision, and coordination of staff efforts with assistants, students and techs.
  
• Makes appropriate referrals to Neuro and SW as needed.
  
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.
  

• Current RN licensure from the State of Oklahoma required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Current BLS required or obtain at time of hire.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• 2-4 year’s clinical nursing experience in med/surg or acute rehab setting preferred.
• Experience in case management preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.