Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Home Care of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Field Staff Liaison. The CFSL will support field clinicians, ensure compliance with Medicare and agency protocols, and act as a clinical resource to patients and families.

Requirements include an active RN license in Kentucky, compact licensure within 30 days, 3 years of acute care RN experience, and preferred home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
• Minimum one-year home health experience preferred.
• Compact licensure must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families pertaining to clinical issues and/or concerns.
• Facilitate calls to and from Field staff; resolve issues and report concerns to manager.
• Work in the field with staff and patients as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, and families.
• Ensure Start of Care compliance and quality delivery of home health services.
• Participate in on-call, evening/weekend shifts and provide patient care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Patience

Teamwork

Nursing judgment

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

RN license

Compact licensure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff LiaisonSchedule: Monday-Friday 8:15AM-5PM with Holiday requirement per rotationAgency: Baptist Home Care of KentuckyLocation: Lexington, KY- 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- Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting- Minimum one-year home health experience is strongly preferred.SUMMARYThe 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.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESServe as a resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and their families pertaining to clinical issues and/or concernsFacilitate calls to and from Field staff; uses resources to resolve issues and reports anything of concern to managerWork in the field with staff and patients as neededMaintains positive working relationships with referral sources including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted livings and familiesAssist with monthly Case Manager, Nurse and Therapy meetingsEnsure Start of Care complianceEnsure quality and safe delivery of home health servicesMonitor Home Health Aide supervisory visitsFocus on Outcome Monitors as assignedImplement quality improvement programs in the fieldCompletes field visits as neededParticipates in managing cost of good working with monitoring supply costs and visits per episodeKnowledgeable of CFSS workflowReview relevant reportsReviews clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesMaintains active RN license in state of employmentParticipates in on-call, evening/weekend shifts and provides patient care, per agency needsParticipates in in-service program developmentMaintains a professional appearance as a representative of the companyUnderstands, implements and practices policies and procedures for agency operationOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSRegistered 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 settingMinimum one-year home health experience is preferredAbility to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workersAbility to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patientsKnowledgeable on nursing best practicesAbility to make appropriate nursing judgmentsAbility to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solutionDetail-oriented and observantDisciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timelyAbility to follow directions and work as a team memberKnowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookValid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driverEDUCATION AND CREDENTIALSRegistered 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.#INDBAP1We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!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.