Registered Nurse Liaison I - Acute Physical Rehab

Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: Using discretion and independent judgment, the Clinical Liaison serves as the primary liaison to designated health care facilities, maintaining communication and performing on-site patient evaluations. The Clinical Liaison is actively involved in Marketing by one-to-one contacts and professional education. This position does require interaction with adult and geriatric patients. Age-specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. The Clinical Liaison shall meet criteria as outlined in the departmental competency shills check list. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities: Communications Demonstrates positive, informative interaction with ancillary departments, co-workers, and physicians. Demonstrates positive informative interaction with patients and families. Demonstrates positive informative interaction with health care professionals and potential referral sources. Uses effective, proper telephone communication during telemarketing calls, family and patient contact. Serves as a multi-disciplinary resource person for customers while displaying professionalism and maintaining confidentiality. Presents evaluations at daily interdisciplinary admissions team meetings and as needed complete and informative Admission Referrals Initiates most of the Interdisciplinary Admission assessment once the patient is deemed appropriate for admission. Works in collaboration with the Business Office personnel, ensures all necessary pre-admission paperwork, insurance verifications and other matters are completed prior to admission. Accepts incoming calls and answers questions regarding referrals, if necessary. Receives referrals and arranges evaluations; reviews chart; obtains financial information as necessary from chart. Assesses patient's suitability for hospitalization. Interviews patient and family to gather information and determine special needs. Adheres to admission criteria; presents potential patients for approval at admission screening. Coordinates business and medical information with facility departments prior to patient admission. Coordinates pertinent data with admitting office personnel; interprets relevant facility policies to patient and family (ex. Financial information, patient handbook.) Market Contacts Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling daily activities to ensure maximum market penetration of territory. Exhibits at conferences and/or sales/marketing events to inform health care providers and the community of the DHS. Reinforces awareness and understanding of long term acute care and Dubuis Hospital among the medical community and general public. Participates in community activities, promoting the hospital. Identifies customers and makes calls to appropriate referral sources including payer. Makes daily contacts with area hospitals re: vacancies via fax/phone. Generates monthly report of contacts. Market Research Designs and generates reports relative to patient demographics, market share, and significant trends. Conducts marketing research and analysis activities to ensure that the hospital is competitive in the marketplace, on a local, regional, and national basis. Provides data for use in feasibility studies. Provides data for use in strategic and operational planning for Dubuis Health System. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience Three to Five years experience in insurance, utilization review or case management preferred. Requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities; an outgoing personality, assertiveness, the ability to deal with various levels of clients; and effective verbal and written communication skills. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Texas State RN license CPR (American Heart Association) CCRN, Rehabilitation Certification or Critical Certification preferred Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time