Clinical Liaison FT SL

Harmony Home Health & Hospice

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Liaison works in collaboration with the nurse case manager in planning, organizing and directing home care services. Clinical Liaison must be experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The liaison will exhibit excellent computer and communication skills in speaking/dealing with nurse case managers and physicians on a daily basis.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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 patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills, complete paperwork within designated time.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of Harmony Home Health & Hospice.
Complete and submit necessary documentation in accordance with Harmony Policy and applicable regulations.
Communicates with the physician regarding orders and obtains/receives physician’s orders as required; orders are then reported back to the Nurse Case Manager.
Attend all meetings, trainings, annual review and in-services, as scheduled.
Adhere to dress code, appearance neat and clean. Wear identification while in the office.
Complete annual education requirements if necessary for operating state. Maintain currency of professional knowledge by participating in continuing education.
Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Participate in the Quality Assurance process.
Practice in manner consistent with the professional and Harmony code of ethics. Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Follow all Harmony Home Health policies and procedures; adhere to payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
Adhere to legal practice standards, including applicable federal, state and local regulations and standards.
Follow Harmony’s adverse event/incident reporting procedure and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.