Nurse Liaison

Job Description

Overview

Responsibilities

• 1. Works with Administrator, Manager of Clinical Operations, and YNHHS Marketing to focus on agency needs.
• 2. Will identify opportunities to develop and grow new referral sources.
• 3. Builds positive relationships with referral sources and physicians.
• 4. Receive patient referrals electronically or via hard copy.
• 5. Onsite evaluations of patients who may be eligible for home care; coordinate with discharge teams in acute and rehab facilities to establish a safe transition to care.
• 6. Tracks patients readmitted to hospitals.
• 7. May deliver orders for physician signature.
• 8. Meets with individuals and groups in the community to educate regarding programs and services offered by Home Care Plus.
• 9. Attends staff meetings, inservices, and all other required meetings.
• 10. Compliance with all mandatory requirements inclusive of Healthstreams.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Nursing Diploma, Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three years nursing experience required in an acute care setting. Home care experience desirable.

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written skills. Knowledge of home care eligibility desired. Must have self motivation and excellent time management skills. Ability to effectively build relationships. excellent computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Periods of sitting and standing.