COMMUNITY LIASON: ($22/Hr)

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!
• Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Covid 19 Vaccine: Required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY

Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is in search of a Community Liaison to join our team and support our residents as well as their families.

Ultimately, our Community Liaison will coordinate, facilitate, and follow a patient’s use of an array of health and social services by utilizing community-based services to prevent re-admissions by meeting the resident’s needs during and after subacute treatment at our facility.

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures 100% of residents are screened for biopsychosocial needs within 24 hours of admission
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with patients, families and the health care team through verbal and written communication to facilitate appropriate and timely progression along the continuum for assigned areas or upon consulted patients
• Responsible for arranging referrals for post discharge needs of patient and or family choice
• Communicates with community physicians, nurses, therapies, case managers and third party payer regarding the discharge plan
• Responsible for identifying the discharge needs of the patient and family and facilitating a smooth and safe transition from subacute rehabilitation under the general supervision of the Director of Social Work.
• Collaborates with the health care team and serves as a liaison with community and referring agencies by developing and maintaining good working relationships to assure the availability of quality services
• Facilitates the transition home by ordering equipment, arranging and referring home health visits, contacting the Home Health Services prior to discharge, and initiating a follow-up telephone call after discharge
• Ensure continuity of care needs are assessed and met for both inpatient and outpatients as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree to a High School Diploma ( Preferred )
• Provides guidance to patients and families regarding post discharge care plans.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process through coordination with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a liaison to safely transition patients to the appropriate level of care post subacute rehabilitation.
• Previous discharge planning experience and/or community resource development expertise is preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.