Nurse Liaison

Institute on Aging Southern California, LLC; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute on Aging Southern California, LLC seeks a Nurse Liaison to educate RCFE staff, serve as a care management consultant, and collaborate with health plan teams to improve quality measures.

Requirements include a California RN license and at least two years of experience with older or disabled adults, plus strong communication skills and the ability to train staff; compensation ranges from $53–$56 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Nurse license in California.
• Minimum two years working with disabled adults and/or older adults as an RN.
• Experience providing trainings and education to diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as consultant for Care Management staff on medical health issues such as diabetes, wound care, and chronic illnesses.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and care conferences; provide recommendations on safe level of care.
• Ensure transition plans have long-term supports for safe community living.
• Provide ongoing trainings to CalAIM staff relevant to client population.
• Complete required assessments and documentation for waived services programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training experience

Care coordination

Education

RN license (California)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Company Overview

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.

Nurse Liaison Role

IOA's Nurse Liaison provides education and training to RCFE’s in network; serves as content expert for waived services programs; serves as primary liaison with the Health Plan team; works collaboratively with Director, Social Workers, and Supervisors to ensure quality measures are completed. This role will provide eight hours of support per week.

Responsibilities

Act as consultant for Care Management staff regarding medical health issues individuals are facing such as diabetes management, medication management, wound care, and other acute or chronic illnesses. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care conferences; provide recommendations regarding safe level of care in conjunction with multidisciplinary team. Ensure individuals transitioning out of institutional settings have long-term supports and services necessary to promote safe community living. Review all discharge paperwork and consult as needed with inpatient, outpatient, and primary care providers Provide ongoing trainings to CalAIM staff relevant to client population and program. Complete required assessments and documentation for waived services programs. Liaise with Care Management staff to ensure clinical documentation meets best practice guidelines. Review utilization patterns of individuals with high health care utilization to analyze medical factors leading to utilization and assist Care Management staff to implement interventions regarding health promotion activities. Works collaboratively with CalAIM Leadership Team to improve program and process efficiencies. Monitors the quantity and quality of the services provided by other involved providers. Participate in and promotes ongoing efforts towards Continuous Quality Improvement. Attends and actively participates in team and program meetings, activities and problem-solving endeavors; contributes to open lines of communication within the team. Understands and applies the regulatory and procedural requirements of the Institute on Aging. Attends continuing education classes and/or in service training to increase knowledge, skills and attitudes related to CalAIM client population. All other reasonably related responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse (R.N.) license in California required.

Background and Experience

Minimum two years working with disabled adults and/or older adults as a registered nurse required. Experience providing trainings and education to a diverse group required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders highly preferred. Prior experience working with a health plan and/or in a SNF/Hospital setting preferred. Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Computer literacy required.

Compensation

Range: $53 to $56/hour This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors. This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Benefits

A job with benefits that goes above and beyond. From competitive salaries to investment and retirement opportunities, we offer our employees first-rate benefits. Coupled with outstanding health coverage, robust wellness programs, and additional perks, we make a rewarding career even more rewarding.