Clinical Nurse Liaison - Homecare

Job Description

Overview

 To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Summary:
Under the direction of the Administrator and Manager of Clinical Operations, the nurse liaison represents Yale-New Haven Health System/Home Care Plus in the community by initiating and maintaining relationships with referral sources.

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. Delivers orders for physician signature, order tracking for timeliness.
• 8. Delivers Face To Face to providers for signature.
• 9. Meets with individuals and groups in the community to educate regarding programs and services offered by Home Care Plus.
• 10. Attends staff meetings, inservices, and all other required meetings.
• 11. 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Accountable for developing and maintaining community relationships. Understanding of YNHHS marketing strategies.
COMPLEXITY: 
Requires project management and coordination. Excellent knowledge of home care services. Understanding of the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations and insurances.
PHYSICAL_DEMAND:
Periods of sitting and standing.