RN-Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Desoto

Overview

Summary

Manages the referral to admission process by assessing patient and family status based on admission criteria to ensure the placement of all patients to the appropriate level of care. Develops and communicates the preliminary plan of care to all involved parties. The incumbent is responsible for referral development, marketing activities, and the collection of all statistical information related to these functions to ensure consistent patient census. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and family status, based on admission criteria, to generate recommendations for appropriate level of care.

• Develops and communicates preliminary plan of care by facilitating input from all involved parties to establish goals and projected length of stay to all involved parties to ensure achievement of expected outcomes.
• Tracks and responds to issues identified by Medical Staff Performance Improvement and Peer Review challenges by reviewing medical charts, collecting and interpreting statistical data to ensure quality medical care and regulatory compliance.
• Initiate activities for referral development and marketing to ensure regional identity and stable patient census.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Bachelors degree in Nursing

Experience

Preferred: 4 years in rehabilitation

Minimum: 3 years in rehabilitation