Registered Nurse Liaison-Suffolk County

Description:

1. Responds to referrals in a timely manner and evaluates patients for appropriateness of skilled home care services.
2. On an ongoing basis, plans for the skilled home care needs of patient in a timely manner to ensure patient's expeditious movement to the appropriate level of care.
3. Implements a comprehensive home care plan based on the in-depth assessment of the patient's needs, including coordination of activities with family, informal supports and other community resources.
4. Maintains working knowledge of third-party reimbursement guidelines and regulation standards.
5. Functions as liaison between North Shore-Long Island Jewish Home Care Network and the facility by acting as a home care service resource person.
6. Performs job functions in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with the Network's mission and vision.
7. Assists with orienting new nursing personnel to department policies, procedures and practices.
8. Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:
· Graduate of a two (2) or three (3) year approved nursing program, required. Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. · Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. Current Drivers License. Two (2) years medical/surgical experience. preferred Two (2) homecare experience/discharge planning experience, preferred

Job: Home Care
Primary Location: North Shore-LIJ Home Care Network -- Westbury
Organization: NSLIJHS - Homecare Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day Job