What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Liaison position at Sutter Valley Hospitals?
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Position Overview: This position facilitates the transfer of a patient from the acute/sub-acute, or community. settings to the home setting. This role is critical in assuring seamless coordination in the transition of care. This is done in cooperation with the attending physician and hospital case management staff and community representatives. This position is responsible to coordinate all pertinent home care services provided by the home health agency. This is accomplished by working closely with the patient and or family as well as the facility's discharge planning/case management staff, physicians, and nursing staff. This position assures the patient meets the qualifications for Homecare services. This position collects and validates the patient's insurance information as necessary to assess for appropriate placement in Home Care and Hospice services. This position works directly with the Intake Department of the Home Health Agency to facilitate the transfer to the home setting. This position also acts as a clinical resource for physicians, nursing and facility staff for appropriate home placement, medication reconciliation, problem solving, and identification of needed services. Job Description: EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing California Public Health Certificate or completion of Community Health Nursing program. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C AUTO-Automobile Insurance RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Possess critical thinking and communication skills, in-depth knowledge of home health and infusion related medical terminology. Should also possess knowledge of federal, state, managed care regulations and reimbursement methods. Demonstrate ability to work as a contributing team member. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work. Must think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Must maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements and is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events Ability to assist with possibly disoriented, combative patients Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment Productivity standards – ability to meet productivity expectations Working with and lifting cold/ awkward objects – liquid oxygen tank and fitting and hose Must be detail-oriented Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
