RN, Registered Nurse - Home Infusion Nurse Liaison

Trinity Health•Columbus, OH

23d

About The Position

Position Purpose: In accordance with the Mission, Core Values and Vision; the Nurse Liaison Home Infusion will be a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing patients and their suitability for the Home Infusion program. This position will assume responsibility for verifying that appropriate pre-certification documentation is available to ensure reimbursement, quoting rates for therapy within established guidelines, and coordinating care with applicable agencies and the Mount Carmel Infusion Services pharmacy staff. This person will function with a high level of independent judgment, using skills and knowledge acquired through education and customer service expectations to enhance patient care. In addition, the nurse will contribute clinical expertise to organizational planning and decision-making and may also be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development. What You Will Do: Maintains daily communication with case managers/discharge planners and units to help ensure that patients referred for services are followed up with in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for the successful clinical coordination of care from the referral source into the home setting on behalf of Mount Carmel Infusion Services. Provides and utilizes clinical expertise and skills to assist referral sources &/or patients with: The identification of appropriate candidates for home infusion &/or home health care The identification of the patients’ and/or caregivers ability to provide care Patient education and training regarding therapy and supplies, as well as, clarifying expectations of care in the home. Medication connection at the hospital / facility in order to expedite the discharge into the home setting, as appropriate Coordinates and communicates all discharge planning activities for new patient referrals with Mount Carmel Infusion Services personnel and referral sources. Appropriately documents the coordination of care activity including, but not limited to: Home infusion &/or nursing services utilized All communication with patients, referral sources, physicians and Mount Carmel Infusion Services personnel All patient &/or caregiver education & training Interacts with healthcare team members to answer any questions related to home infusion and community-based services as they plan for patient discharges from the acute care setting. Functions as a liaison between nursing and other disciplines and departments in resolving patient issues.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited college or school of nursing with equivalent experience required
License / Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio required.
Current Certified Registered Nurse Infusion preferred (CRNI) credential preferred or be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
Must have valid and current Ohio Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site
BLS Healthcare provider training required
Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in infusion care setting and experience with processing referrals for homecare and pre-certification.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Registered Nurse Infusion preferred (CRNI) credential preferred or be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Maintains daily communication with case managers/discharge planners and units to help ensure that patients referred for services are followed up with in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsible for the successful clinical coordination of care from the referral source into the home setting on behalf of Mount Carmel Infusion Services.
Provides and utilizes clinical expertise and skills to assist referral sources &/or patients with: The identification of appropriate candidates for home infusion &/or home health care The identification of the patients’ and/or caregivers ability to provide care Patient education and training regarding therapy and supplies, as well as, clarifying expectations of care in the home. Medication connection at the hospital / facility in order to expedite the discharge into the home setting, as appropriate
Coordinates and communicates all discharge planning activities for new patient referrals with Mount Carmel Infusion Services personnel and referral sources.
Appropriately documents the coordination of care activity including, but not limited to: Home infusion &/or nursing services utilized All communication with patients, referral sources, physicians and Mount Carmel Infusion Services personnel All patient &/or caregiver education & training
Interacts with healthcare team members to answer any questions related to home infusion and community-based services as they plan for patient discharges from the acute care setting.
Functions as a liaison between nursing and other disciplines and departments in resolving patient issues.

Benefits

Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Employee Referral Rewards program.
Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.