NI-Liaison, Home Health

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/23/2020

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2178HH

Job Title:

NI-Liaison, Home Health

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for educating physicians, acute care facility staff and other referral sources regarding the Home Health Care role in accordance with Agency policy. Functions as agency liaison for the referral process.  Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of Agency philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Coordinates intake from UW Health health System referrals and nursing homes for all home care services following established agency policies. Consults with and gathers information from members of the multidisciplinary team, client, family and referral sources to coordinate start of services and establish an initial care plan prior to home care admission.

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Receives information from all referrals generated from the UW Health Health System or other sources. Enters client information and orders into computer to register clients and verifies insurance for new referrals.

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Functions as a resource and customer service representative for hospital staff, clients, physicians and community on home care services. Triages all calls and provides appropriate follow-up during office hours.

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Coordinates the client’s family in the assessment process ensuring that the needs for daily living are provided in the physical and social environment.

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Meets with families and clients prior to discharge to explain the Agency’s policies and provide information on Medicare coverage, private insurance reimbursement or out of pocket expenses.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing/College.

Required

BSN.

Preferred

At least one year professional nurse experience within the last five years in an acute care setting.

Required

One year of experience in home care and hospital discharge planning.

Preferred

Valid RN license.

Required

Valid State driver’s license.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with physicians, patients, family and staff and with resources within the community.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Good organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - travel within local geographic area

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.