RN, Home Care Liaison

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

500099 Acute Care Coordinators

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 214 H

Compensation Range:

$36.73 - $47.75

Responsibilities:

Reviews the medical record and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and the Care Coordinator to facilitate discharge management. The patient discharge requirements will be met within the scope of Home Care Referrals and Patient Review Instruments (PRI) for nursing home placement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies patient discharge needs and is accountable for patient discharge. Assists in implementing patient care strategies to close gaps in medical care upon discharge. Identifies resources for patient self management planning and discharge. Participates in development of discharge plan with short- and long-range care plan goals for patients.
• Coordinates care of patients. Assumes coordination role at the point of admission and through discharge, with targeted coordination and follow-up. Assists in developing and implementing care plans for medically complex patients. Identifies barriers to a successful discharge plan.
• Interacts effectively with physicians, acute care team, patients, and caregivers. Coordinates use of clinical and ancillary resources within and outside of the health system to achieve treatment goals specified in the patient care plan and facilities discharge.
• Keeps abreast with organizational developments and practices that may impact operations by participating in continuing education courses, professional organizations and seminars, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts in the community. Assists with the development of current evidence-based protocols, policies, work flow/flow sheets, guidelines, etc. related to the provision of care within the acute care model. Participates in committees as assigned. Provides coverage for all units as needed for absences and vacancies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in Nursing and 5 years of professional nursing experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in acute care, community health care management, disease management and working with multidisciplinary teams preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient computer skills required
• Familiarity with electronic medical record required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in New York State (NYS) upon hire required

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