Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Lexington, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Field Staff Liaison (CFSL) supports and serves as a resource to clinicians in the field. The role helps monitor compliance, quality, and safe service delivery by following clinical processes established by clinical management. The CFSL performs duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state and may work in the field with staff and patients as needed. The position is with Baptist Home Care of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a holiday requirement per rotation. Participation in on-call and evening or weekend shifts, and provision of patient care, may be required according to agency needs. Duties may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
For states that participate in compact licensure, obtain compact licensure within the first 30 days of employment.
Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and accommodating, and to work compassionately and caringly with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify situations and handle them with appropriate solutions.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of home health experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource to field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients, and families on clinical issues and concerns.
Facilitate calls to and from field staff, use available resources to resolve issues, and report concerns to the manager.
Work in the field with staff and patients as needed, and complete field visits as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources, including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities, and families.
Assist with monthly Case Manager, Nurse, and Therapy meetings.
Ensure Start of Care compliance and the quality and safe delivery of home health services.
Monitor Home Health Aide supervisory visits and focus on assigned Outcome Monitors.
Implement quality improvement programs in the field.
Participate in managing cost of goods by monitoring supply costs and visits per episode.
Maintain knowledge of CFSS workflow and review relevant reports.
Review clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Maintain an active RN license in the state of employment.
Participate in on-call, evening, and weekend shifts and provide patient care as required by agency needs.
Participate in in-service program development.
Maintain a professional appearance as a company representative.
Understand, implement, and practice agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.