Homecare RN Liaison

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

8d•$37

About The Position

Coordinates preparation, planning and education for Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare and Hospice patients transitioning to the home setting. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

BSN, required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements.
Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Must have excellent critical thinking skills, good communication and customer service skills, and the ability to organize and manage time well.
Ability to work independently, as well as within a multi-disciplinary team.
Pediatric Assessment, Wound Care, Infusion, Central line Care, Injections, Patient Education.
One year of Pediatric nursing experience, required.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and monitoring appropriate home care needs for patients.
Informs patient and family about plan status and changes based on progress.
Monitors patient progress and identifies issues and concerns regarding progress.
Works with multidisciplinary teams to create an overall patient care plan.
Collaborates with Homecare staff, care coordination, and other stakeholders on patient needs prior to discharge home.
Provides Family Centered Care.
Promotes and provides necessary patient and caregiver education for the patient’s prescribed therapies.
Initiates clear and purposeful, written and verbal communications with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to review nursing support, patient/family response, and progress towards discharge home.
Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Serves as a communication partner with the Homecare team to disseminate operational information between the hospital and Homecare.