Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Lexington, KY

4d•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, and performs duties within the scope of practice defined by the state. The CFSL may work in the field with staff and patients, review clinical documentation under agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines, and participate in on-call coverage and patient care as agency needs require. The position is with Baptist Home Care of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM, with a holiday requirement according to rotation. Evening and weekend shifts may also be required as part of on-call participation. The position requires an active RN license in the state of employment; compact licensure, where applicable, must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of employment.
For states that participate, 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, be patient, and be accommodating.
Compassionate and caring approach when working with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments and identify situations and handle them with the best possible solution.
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

Minimum one year of home health experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients, and families.
Facilitate communications with 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 livings, and families.
Assist with monthly Case Manager, Nurse, and Therapy meetings.
Ensure Start of Care compliance and support 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 in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/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 agency needs require.
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.