Intake & Referral Nurse Liaison (RN), Home Health - Full Time, Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, in this role as an Intake & Referral Nurse Liaison (RN) in our Home Health department for a Full Time, Days shift. We have expanded our home care services to keep pace with shorter hospital stays, evolving technology, changing insurance reimbursement and a growing elderly population. For more than 20 years, our staff has striven to provide seamless, high-quality care for patients of any condition or stage in life. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Please note this position will work out of our Ingalls Memorial Hospital campus primarily.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

The Home Health Intake & Referral Nurse Liaison (RN) works closely with hospital discharge planners and meets with patients and families to facilitate the home health admission process.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home health care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Educates the patient and family (caregiver) in ways to achieve home health goals.
Provides health care instructions to the patient, family (caregiver) as appropriate per assessment and/or plan.
Provides direct patient care as needed.
Documents the initial patient and family assessments and interventions.
Performs initial communication with the physician regarding the patient’s needs.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and supplies are available.
Customer/Referral Source Management: Primarily works with designated hospital and other potential referral sources to develop and promote awareness of home health care services, discuss the agency’s capabilities, and educate on the services provided by home health. Facilitates communication between the referral source and the home health department.
Works closely with clinical staff to ensure that necessary services are provided.
Collaborates with the Intake Departments, scheduling, and clinical staff to manage referrals/admissions.
Provides coverage for the Hyde Park campus on Occasion and as needed to ensure Home Health Liaison for families and patients
Commits to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physicians, students, and co-workers.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current state of Illinois nursing license as an RN
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
One to two years of recent Home Health Care experience
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills & nursing skills per competency checklist
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and has personal & dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Home Care Liaison work experience

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time
Work Location: Onsite - Ingalls Memorial Campus - Harvey, IL
Shift: Mondays-Fridays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with no weekends or holidays.
Unit/Department: UCM Home Care
CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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