Clinical Liaison SL

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. (Diploma or transcripts to be provided to agency)
• Currently licensed in the Operating State as a Registered Nurse.
• One (1) year nursing experience recommended, experience in home health care recommended.
• Knowledge of regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Experience and skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and addressing correspondence.
• Ability to develop and maintain:
• Department quality assurance.
• Effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Quality control standards and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• A current TB test, CPR card, driver’s license, automobile insurance must be kept on file.
• Must have and maintain a reliable automobile.
• A criminal background check must be performed before hire.
• Flexible, organized with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Complete and pass skills evaluation.

• Works in collaboration with the Nurse Case Manager in developing and imputing a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Coordination of care with the physician to obtain verbal orders.
• Reviews patients referral including history and physical, previous visit notes and other documentation to ensure vital information is not missed at SOC, Recert, ROC and Discharge.
• Works in collaboration with the Nurse Case Manager in creating/imputing an accurate medication profile and identifying any potential complications/interactions.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Case Manager in developing/creating appropriate care summaries.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Case Manager to ensure the service/treatments on the POC are being provided.
• Function as a team member demonstrating collaboration with, and responsibility to Nurse Case Manager, physician, and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team case conferences and all other mandated activities, as requested by Clinical Supervisor or Branch Director. Including in-services, utilization review and performance improvement committees.
• Assist in the assessment of needs, formulation and review of patient care plans.
• Complete and submit necessary documentation (485, care summaries, orders and medication profiles) in accordance with Harmony Policy and applicable regulations.
• Ensure that the care needed can be provided at home. A clinician can determine if the agency can effectively treat a patient in their home. Ensure that the visits ordered are skilled according to Medicare guidelines.
• Assist Nurse Case Manager in recognizing and using opportunities to teach/counsel health concepts to the patient and family regarding medication, treatment regiments and self-care techniques/activities. Provide written material for the Nurse Case Manager to leave in the home.
• Follow agency policies and Clinical Administrator and VP of Home Care’s instructions.
• Coordinate with the Nurse Case Manager to ensure all visits have orders and are authorized and meet criteria of payer source.
• Have a good understanding of Medicare guidelines.
• Utilize education opportunities to improve skills and knowledge base of Medicare, homecare, and skills associated with it, including correct OASIS care and assessment.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources. In collaboration with the Nurse Case Manager identify and assess appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided.
• Assists the Nurse Case Manager in identifying discharge-planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Maintain…