RN Home Health Full-time
Alternate Solutions Health Network

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

$10.000 SIGN ON BONUS

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 5:00pm with no weekends required, rotating holidays.

Agency: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice

SUMMARY:
The RN Clinical Field Staff Liaison (CFSL) provides support and acts as a resource to clinicians in the field. The CFSL assists in monitoring compliance quality and safe delivery of services by following a clinical process set by clinical management. The CFSL is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

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

Minimum one-year home health experience is preferred

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


MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

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


HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Constantly (66%-100%):Reading, Speaking, Writing EnglishCommunications SkillsComputer/PDA UsageHand/finger dexterityHearing/SeeingHearing in personHearing on the phoneTalking in personTalking on the phoneVision for close work

Frequently (34%-66%)Sitting

Occasionally (2%-33%)WalkingBendingStandingStretching/ReachingDrivingLifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistanceClimbingStooping (bend at waist)Distinguish smell/taste

Rarely (1% or less)N/A

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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