Hospital Liaison & Care Coordination Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nurse Liaison to coordinate referrals and educate the medical community across the ARH network. Working primarily at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, you will support care coordination, liaise with physicians and discharge planners, and advocate for ARH patients in hospitals.

The role requires RN licensure, with 2+ years nursing experience and preferred home health, medical-surgical, or critical care background.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional registered nursing.
• At least two (2) years of general nursing experience is required.
• Current home health experience and/or medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Current critical care experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective working relationships with healthcare referral sources.
• Accepts requests for services and verifies appropriateness for ARH services.
• Identifies potential learning needs of referral sources and develops resources to help meet those needs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of methods for tracking referral trends.
• Develops and maintains relationships with designated referral sources within the hospital setting.
• Provides oversight and case management support for ARH patients in an inpatient setting.
• Educates the medical community, including physicians, nursing homes, nursing agencies, and other referral sources, regarding ARH services and programs.
• Meets regularly with hospital discharge planners and social workers to provide information about ARH services and facilitate care coordination.
• Acts as a liaison and advocate for ARH patients admitted to hospitals.
• Develops and maintains an ARH presence within area hospitals by attending rounds and medical staff meetings when appropriate, conferring with providers, participating in in-service programs, and assisting with new staff orientation.
• Demonstrates cooperation in adhering to administrative policies and supports the mission, vision, and values of ARH.
• Shares information, knowledge, concerns, and expertise through staff meetings, in-service education, and the orientation and education of new employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication using tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and physicians.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the AVP Marketing Manager.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education and training

Discharge planning knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nursing degree

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nurse Liaison to coordinate referrals and educate the medical community across the ARH network. Working primarily at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, you will support care coordination, liaise with physicians and discharge planners, and advocate for ARH patients in hospitals.

The role requires RN licensure, with 2+ years nursing experience and preferred home health, medical-surgical, or critical care background.