Hybrid Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Akron, OH

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hybrid Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison is responsible for providing support and acting as a resource to clinicians in the field. This role assists in monitoring compliance, quality, and the safe delivery of services by following clinical processes set by management. The position requires the RN to perform all duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state. The role involves a hybrid work schedule, alternating between working from home and in the office after an initial training period. The agency is Summa Health at Home and Hospice.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
Compact licensure, for states that participate, is required to be obtained within first 30 days of employment for additional support in all ASHN affiliated agencies.
Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
Compassionate and caring while working with patients
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
Detail-oriented and observant
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member
Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

Nice To Haves

Minimum one-year home health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and their families pertaining to clinical issues and/or concerns
Facilitate calls to and from Field staff; uses resources to resolve issues and reports anything of concern to manager
Work in the field with staff and patients as needed
Maintains 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
Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services
Monitor Home Health Aide supervisory visits
Focus on Outcome Monitors as assigned
Implement quality improvement programs in the field
Completes field visits as needed
Participates in managing cost of good working with monitoring supply costs and visits per episode
Knowledgeable of CFSS workflow
Review relevant reports
Reviews clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Maintains active RN license in state of employment
Participates in on-call, evening/weekend shifts and provides patient care, per agency needs
Participates in in-service program development
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands, implements and practices policies and procedures for agency operation
Other duties as assigned