Full Time Clinical Liaison (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse)

Salary Range: $83,000.00 to $120,000.00 DOE

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM

Queen Anne Healthcare

2717 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Apply now at: https://teamavamere.com/

 

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for building and maintaining a professional relationship with referral source contacts for the facilities with the Hospitals in the community. The Clinical Liaison develops and maintains key relationships within the hospital system, generating referrals for admissions.  This position is the liaison between health care providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility and or transitional care facility. A Clinical Liaison is delegated to the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

 

Act as a liaison between healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patient transition from the hospital to the facility Effectively manage referrals into skilled nursing facilities Perform qualifying assessments to determine the appropriateness of all patient referrals and begins the admission process at that time Serve as a resource for discharge planners, patients and/or their families to educate them about our various services and programs Responsible for meeting established referral/admissions goals as defined by Administrator Demonstrate strong relationship and sales skills required to develop long-term relationships that effectively generate patient referrals and admissions Deliver education and special presentations to hospital staff on skilled nursing facility services Participate in community organizations that directly impact referral sources and patient population Responsible for completing patient assessments in a timely, accurate and effective manner while adhering to all policies and procedures Regular, punctual attendance Serve as a member of committees whose purpose is to enhance hospital relations Attend sales meetings and assist in implementation of resulting plans; monitor and track results Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, waste and or abuse to supervisor Participate in all compliance training programs Attend and participate in mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.) Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as approved Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information including protected health information; report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information Work in office areas as well as throughout assigned Hospital areas Work beyond normal working hours when necessary Communicate with the medical staff, nursing and therapy personnel at the hospital as well as the Administrator, DNS and office staff Maintain a liaison with the patients, their families, support personnel, etc., to ensure that the patients’ needs are continually met

 

Requirements and Qualifications

Prefer Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Registered Nurse in the State this position is held Prior marketing and sales experience in the hospital, LTC/SNF, home health and or hospice clinical setting. Must possess clinical assessment and case management skills, with expert knowledge of various insurances and reimbursements Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Ability to follow oral or written instructions Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors and the public Must be calm and levelheaded in emergencies Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices Strong knowledge in the use of computers, data input/retrieval/output functions Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, handle patients, staff, and visitors, based on maturity level at which they are functioning

 

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.