LPN Home Care Liaison- PT Dayton, Ohio (Mvh)

Home Care Liaison ( LPN )

Position information

Title: Home Care Liaison -LPN

Facility: Fidelity Health Care

Job Reports to: Home Care Liaison Manager

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Home Care Liaison is responsible for identifying and coordinating services for home care including durable medical equipment and infusion. The Home Care Liaison is responsible for the communication of new programs and home care services to hospitals, physicians, staff and patients. The Home Care Liaison is accountable for assisting in the development of strategies to educate ICM staff and physicians regarding clinical programs, as well as conducting an annual review of clinical assessment skills for each RN/LPN.

Dimensions:

Ensures services are arranged for patients requiring home care services, durable medical equipment and infusion. Responsible for executing strategies identified as priorities by the organization.

Actively educates hospital and physician staff in programs and services. Regularly problem solves and communicates opportunities for service enhancement to manager.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

§ Type of degree: Associates

§ Area of study or major: RN or LPN

§ Preferred educational qualifications: BSN or LPN

§ Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§ Current Ohio RN or LPN License.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: RN or LPN

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: One year experience in clinical/ medical setting. Home health experience preferred.

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

§ Self directed

§ Results oriented

§ Dresses and presents self professionally.

§ Remains current on professional and competitive developments in the home care arena.

§ Strong oral and writing communication skills required

§ The incumbent should be a highly motivated individual with strong speaking, writing and documentation skills.

§ The incumbent should be willing and able to actively engage physicians and staff in educational opportunities regarding Fidelity Health Care and its programs and services.

§ Strong problem solving skills required

§ Strong organizational skills

§ Positive and enthusiastic communicator with Physicians/Hospital Staff and patients.

§ Possesses ability to work in uncomfortable and confrontational situations

§ Actively assists in building relationships with physicians and hospital staff

§ Must be capable of bending, stooping, lifting and carrying up to ten lbs.

Must be able to endure repetitive walking throughout the hospital facility.