Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison - Weekend

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Field Staff Liaison - Weekend Schedule: Saturday and Sunday: work 8am-5pm and then on call triage from 5pm-8:30am. Holidays are any holiday that falls on a working shift. Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice Location: Akron, OH (will train in the Akron area and work remotely after training) Summary The RN Clinical Field Staff Liaison (CFSL) Evening/Weekend provides support and acts as a resource to clinicians in the field. The CFSL assists in monitoring compliance, quality and safe delivery of services by following a clinical process set by clinical management. The CFSL is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state. Key Responsibilities Cover workflow and supervise patient care needs during evening/weekend shifts and provide patient care per agency needs. Triage incoming agency calls after hours/weekends and, when warranted, write orders to add on‑call visits, schedule appropriate on‑call staff and communicate with following physicians. Monitor evening/weekend assignments to align with agency census and potential after‑hours visits. Serve as a resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and their families pertaining to clinical issues and/or concerns during evening/weekend hours. Facilitate calls to and from field staff; use resources to resolve issues and report anything of concern to the physician and manager. Work in the field with staff and patients as needed. Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted livings and families. Ensure Start of Care compliance. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services. Monitor Home Health Aide supervisory visits. Focus on Outcome Monitors as assigned. Implement quality improvement programs in the field. Participate in managing cost of goods, working with monitoring supply costs and visits per episode. Be knowledgeable of Utilization Management workflow and complete it timely. Review relevant reports, including next day high priority visits for assignment. Review clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Maintain an active RN license in the state of employment. Participate in in‑service program development. Maintain a professional appearance as a representative of the company. Understand, implement and practice policies and procedures for agency operation. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. One-year Home Health experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co‑workers. Remain calm, patient and accommodating; compassionate and caring while working with patients. Knowledgeable on nursing best practices and the scope of practice for a nurse as outlined in Chapter 4723 ORC for its RN personnel. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail‑oriented and observant. Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely. Follow directions and work as a team member. Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. Education And Credentials Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment. Compact licensure, for states that participate, is required to be obtained within the first 30 days of employment for additional support in all ASHN affiliated agencies. Health Qualifications Physical Demands: Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills, Computer/PDA Usage, Hand/finger dexterity, Hearing/Seeing, Hearing in person, Hearing on the phone, Talking in person, Talking on the phone, Vision for close work. Frequently (34%-66%): Sitting. Occasionally (2%-33%): Walking, Bending, Standing, Stretching/Reaching, Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance, Climbing, Stooping (bend at waist), Distinguish smell/taste. Rarely (1% or less): N/A. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr