Clinical Nurse Liaison I - Onsite

Clinical Nurse Liaison I

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

The Clinical Nurse Liaison I will possess the appropriate knowledge of hospital programs to conduct appropriate clinical assessments of patient referrals and present assessment information to physicians; participates in marketing hospital services and continuous quality improvement with external referral sources, social workers, discharge planners, case managers, healthcare professionals, families and patients. Position is responsible for increasing the utilization of clinical services offered.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certificate in Basic Life Support required
• Current, unrestricted State of Texas license/permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Additional certifications will be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in rehabilitation, ER, SICU/NICU nursing, or related field
• Ability to manage multi-task, prioritize work, pay close attention to details and meet deadlines
• Because of the education and training required to obtain licensure, demonstrate principles or care of pediatric and geriatric patients within the rehabilitation environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Clinical knowledge to assess patients for hospital programs
• Working knowledge of various data systems
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas (both conceptual and concrete) by oral and written means
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and demonstrate excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills when making decisions

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conducts clinical assessment of patient referrals and presents assessment to physicians for admission.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement efforts related to the admissions process. Serves as a resource to directors to identify processes that hinder referral source's ability to use Memorial Hermann as their facility of choice.
• Demonstrates a complete and thorough understanding of programs and can effectively market services.
• Participates in hospital marketing programs, events, conferences or in-services.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with external referral sources, including social workers, discharge planners, case managers, other healthcare professionals, families and patients; Develops strong working relationships with external referral sources and internal staff including Admissions, physicians, Outpatient Clinic, Marketing staff and other departments; and ability to adhere to confidentiality rules.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.