Acute Rehab/path Referral Coordinator - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Health

Fraser Health

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Why Fraser Health?:

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

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Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview:

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission, Vision and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, coordinates and implements a centralized referral and access system related to patient referrals to inpatient rehabilitation and alternate care (PATH) across Fraser Health.

Receives, prepares and assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of patient placement within the appropriate site/unit, coordinates timely patient placement and bed utilization, collaborates with referring and receiving sites, and visits sites in order to assess patients, review referral and identify and reduce barriers to patient flow.

Develops and determines the effectiveness of related policies and procedures, maintains and collects access data, participates in quality improvement activities, and provides education and referral information to referring sites.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates, develops and implements a centralized referral and access system for patient referrals to inpatient rehabilitation units and alternate care (PATH) units across Fraser Health.
Receives, reviews and assesses referrals for inpatient rehabilitation and/or alternate level of care. Prepares referral for screening in accordance with established protocols, ensures comprehensive information is included, prioritizes placement of patients using established guidelines and policies, and facilitates timely admission to appropriate bed resources.
Works in close collaboration with sites, Patient Care Coordinators, and multidisciplinary care teams across Fraser Health to ensure efficient flow of referrals and promotes maximum bed utilization within receiving units.
Performs site visits as required in order to review referrals and patient needs directly; may participate in care rounds to support care leaders, assess needs, and identify and reduce barriers to patient flow related to rehabilitation and alternate level of care.
Collects data and maintains a current account of bed utilization for inpatient rehabilitation and PATH units across relevant sites. Analyzes statistics and trends; identifies and participates in developing strategies that will optimize patient access and flow.
Assists in the implementation of quality improvement activities, outcome follow up, and evaluation.
Participates on relevant planning groups and committees to ensure a Fraser Health wide perspective on referral activities and to ensure strong linkages and relationships among key clinical partners.
Participates in and coordinates projects/initiatives related to access and flow.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three (3) years recent, related clinical experience in an acute rehabilitation setting, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role responsible for patient care coordination, access and planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid B.C. Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a personcentered model of care.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM Standards of Practice.
Broad knowledge of evidencebased nursing practice related to acute rehabilitation and alternate levels of care.
Ability to make decisions regarding patient referral and placement.
Ability to work independ