Hospital Liaison

Job Posting

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplacethe first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40-hour/week

Hiring range: Salary $31.62/hr - $38.59/hr The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all external referrals which include (but are not limited to) Hospitals, other Nursing Homes, Adult Homes and home referrals.
• Screens for appropriateness for Wilkinson's RHCF based on census
• Closely communicates with Nursing staff and the Admissions Coordinator at the nursing home regarding admissions.
• Communicates and provides information to Case Management and hospital patients, educating them about the Adult Day Care (ADHC) as a service that can be offered to eligible patients returning home.

Education, Training & Experience

High school diploma/GED with a minimum of three (3) years of long term care or hospital setting experience required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience required if applicant is RN, LPN or LMSW

• This position requires travel to various capital district hospitals & other facilities at a minimum of 95%
• Experience with referral software ( EPIC and Careport ) preferred but not required
• Valid drivers license required. Licensed RN, LPN or LMSW preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.