RN Hospital Liaison: Care Coordination & Referrals

ARH Careers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARH seeks a liaison to promote awareness of ARH services, educate hospital staff and physicians, and coordinate referrals across the ARH network. You will provide case management oversight for hospitalized ARH patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Based in the Ashland area at King's Daughters Medical Center, occasional travel to St. Mary's Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV will be required to support objectives.

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.

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

Nursing principles

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Education

RN license

Job description

ARH seeks a liaison to promote awareness of ARH services, educate hospital staff and physicians, and coordinate referrals across the ARH network. You will provide case management oversight for hospitalized ARH patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Based in the Ashland area at King's Daughters Medical Center, occasional travel to St. Mary's Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV will be required to support objectives.