Function:  Nursing

Travel:  No

Job Description:  Summary:The Nurse Liaison is responsible for collaborating with hospital-based staff to facilitate the discharge of specific patients who will have services provided by CCS. The nurse will also serve as a resource to hospital-based and CCS staff.Major Responsiblities: Participates in the discharge planning process for identified patients by working closely with hospital-based staff such as patient care coordinator, primary care nurse, discharge planner, health care team members, and medical staff Acts as an information resource to hospital staff responsible for the case finding/ screening function within the discharge planning process Participates in the assessment, problem identification, planning, and implementation functions for patients who are referred, or who may be referred, to CCS Participates in assessment of a patient’s infusion therapy needs including vein assessment, assessment of patient’s and caregiver’s potential ability to perform the required therapy, and selecting the appropriate home therapy equipment When requested, provides direct education to patients, families, and caregivers Works with intake coordination and reimbursement staff to facilitate a smooth discharge for individual patients. Also works with clinical nursing staff and pharmacists to provide information that will allow for a more cost effective, high quality plan for individual patients Represents self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, complying with all applicable company policy and procedures Integrates each hospital’s referral policies and procedures into activities carried out in relation to liaison function for example, determining the specific role for calling in referrals to CCS from the hospital and not referring to other licensed home care agencies Provides information to hospital staff on patients who have been re-admitted to the hospital and who were receiving services from CCS prior to admission As needed, answers questions from hospital-based staff, CCS staff, patients, physicians, and students relating to the administration of home therapies Facilitates communication between hospitals and CCS branches When requested, participates in hospital-based committees or patient care teams Participates in inservices for hospital-based staff as requested. May provide specific education to hospital staff Takes responsibility for maintaining all employment requirements, such as completion of orientation, clinical competence, professional licensure, certifications, health requirements, etc. Participates in the orientation of other nurse liaisons or service center personnel as requested Supports the marketing efforts of the company by assisting the sales force and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested Performs additional functions as requested by manager to support hospital discharge planning activities and facilitates provision of services to patients referred to CCS Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with CCS mission statement Adheres to all CCS Policies, Procedures, and Standards of Conduct covered during initial orientation and referenced in branch handbooks, guides and manuals Attends mandatory annual inservices that are required by current position held Reports to the appropriate manager(s) any known or suspected violations of policies and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct Performs other duties as assignedPosition Requirements:The candidate must have licensure as a Registered Nurse in states included in service area. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; B.S.N. preferred, or as required by state law. A minimum of two years of current experience in a specialty involving infusion therapy including patient assessment skills, venous access skills and emergency patient care. Previous specialized home health care experience recommended. CPR certification required; PICC certification desirable. Pediatric experience is recommended. Active professional affiliations and national certification in related clinical specialty desirable. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Must be able to assume a flexible work schedule.Supervisoion of Others:None