Hospital-Community RN Liaison (Non-Exempt

Hospital-Community RN Liaison

A dynamic position that is responsible for accepting Hospice, Home Health and Home Infusion referrals in the acute care setting, physician clinic setting, and other selected venues such as identified nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in the applicable areas of practice. Maintains an active presence in these settings and delivers excellent customer service to discharge planners, medical social workers, physicians, and future patients.

Assists in the facilitation of timely discharges and support the system initiative for continuity of care within the Mercy Health System.

Full Time

Mercy - Fort Smith

Qualifications

Education:

Registered Nurse is required, bachelor's degree preferred. Licensure:
Current RN license in applicable state of practice required.

Experience:

Minimum three years of nursing experience required. Experience Hospice and Home Health preferred. Experience in the in-patient acute setting, community setting preferred. Other:
Complies with accepted professional service standards and practice. Understands and is supportive of the philosophy of Hospice and Home Services. Demonstrates understanding of current guidelines, regulatory and clinical in nature, assists in determining client appropriateness for Hospice and Home Services. Demonstrates ability to communicate services to physicians and post-acute communities. Has excellent observation, nursing assessment and communication skills. Has ability to provide written documentation in a timely manner.

Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within a team.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in providing Hospice/Home nursing care. Preferred

Certifications:

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) a plus. Preferred Other:
Basic Computer Skills, Basic understanding of Electronic Medical Records.