Continuing Care Hospital Inc·Lexington, Kentucky
The Intake Coordinator RN performs clinical assessments and coordinates the seamless transition of patients into long-term acute care. They build relationships with physicians and discharge planners to meet census goals and educate stakeholders on LTACH benefits.
Where You’ll Work Welcome to Continuing Care Hospital, a 25-bed long-term acute care hospital located inside CHI Saint Joseph Hospital.
Continuing Care Hospital is recognized as a 12-time winner of the Kentucky Hospital Association Quality award and a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Intake Coordinator RN, you will provide expert clinical assessment and crucial coordination for patients entering our care, ensuring appropriate placement and a seamless transition.Every day you will expertly evaluate patient needs, conduct thorough clinical assessments, communicate with patients and referral sources, and meticulously arrange for suitable services, ensuring timely access to care.To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and an empathetic, organized demeanor, contributing significantly to optimal patient placement and the continuity of care.
Uses strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to build productive relationships with physicians and discharge planners at hospitals.
Be results focused in order to meet census goals.
Meet with referring hospitals every day to help identify and transition patients who will benefit from LTACH services Perform pre-admission assessments on referred patients.
Educate patients, families, hospitals and healthcare professionals on the benefits of LTACH care.
Monitor marketing activity through call logs (activity logs) and profiling of customers is a necessary skill.
Job Requirements Required A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program, upon hire and All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within two years of hire and complete an approved BSN program within five years of hire., upon hire Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire and Driver's License: KY, upon hire
Candidates must hold a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid Kentucky Registered Nurse license and Driver's License. New hires with an Associate degree are required to complete a BSN program within five years.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
