Job Information
Trinity Health Medical Respite Nurse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
ABOUT THE ROLL
The Nurse Care Manager at Bethlehem Haven's Medical Respite provides medical care to patients experiencing an acute recuperative need in a high-touch environment. The Respite Nurse Care Manager provides hospital consultation for possible respite admissions, functioning as the primary liaison to assess for clinical appropriateness for respite level of care. The Respite Nurse Care Manager will meet with hospital staff and patient prior to referral approval to ensure respite would best meet the patients need. Then send necessary clinical information to Pittsburgh Mercy Family Health Center MD for final approval. Ensure all post hospital follow up with home health, medications, medical equipment, appointments and all other needs are scheduled and accounted for prior to hospital discharge and transfer to respite. During a patient's respite stay the Respite Nurse Care Manager will make sure all medications are ordered and reconciled and confirm that all medical care is being follow up on, including home health and appointments with specialists. This position will complete ongoing monitoring of respite patients competition of treatment goals to identify readiness for discharge
RESPONSIBILTIES/REQUIREMENTS:
Current/Valid RN license in the State of PA is required with at least 2 years’ experience in a medical setting is required. Behavioral health experience is preferred.
Current/Valid PA Drivers’ License is required.
Must have excellent communication skills both written/oral along with great attention to detail relating to documentation, deadlines, and other deliverables.
Must be able to obtain ACT 33/34/73 clearances upon hire.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8a-4p. (This is a non-exempt hourly position)
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who is an exceptional communicator and coordinator. Sound like you? Please apply here!
ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY
We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.
Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing:
Mental illness and substance abuse
Physical health needs
Intellectual disabilities
Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran