Girling Health Care of NY is seeking a bilingual Cantonese or Mandarin speaking RN. This position will be working out of New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nurse Liaison facilitates the transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility to the care of the home health agency in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Agency policies.
DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Carries out the agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function.
2. Interprets and implements the Agency’s philosophy to staff and members of the community.
3. Works with the Hospital team (physician, social worker, discharge planner, skilled nursing facility staff and or nurse) to assess patient’s home-care needs, safety and establish a discharge plan.
4. Interviews patients and family to assess the patient’s understanding of illness and determine patient’s home environment and support system.
5. Evaluates patient’s level of comprehension if procedures and/or treatment need to be performed, e.g. insulin injections, dressings, ostomy care.
6. Discusses with medical staff, treatment in hospital, and the patient’s response to illness.
7. Screen/review the referral for appropriate level of care and if meets criteria for services being ordered
8. Explains home health agency services and policies to patient and family.
9. Investigates and verifies insurance to ensure coverage criteria is met, notifies patient/family of any financial co-pays and requirements required to obtain home care services. (i.e., CMS face-to-face requirements)
10. Assesses third-party coverage and determines if coverage is sufficient to cover the patient’s needs at home. Discusses with patient and family other community resources, where appropriate.
11. Makes referrals to other agencies if additional services are needed, such as meals from a nutrition center, volunteer services, etc.
12. Arranges for special medical supplies and/or equipment needed, in coordination with discharge planner or social worker.
13. Assures that the home health agency is ready to meet the patient’s needs at discharge by communicating the information to the home health agency regarding the patient and by arranging for the Agency’s staff to learn unfamiliar procedures related to the patient’s
14. Provides feedback to hospital health team and/or skilled nursing facility after the patient’s discharge.
15. Participates in orientation of Agency staff.
16. Participates in Agency committees as requested.
17. Participates in performance improvement activities and peer record reviews.
18. Participates in all office specific duties and responsibilities related to the position.
19. Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
· Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an approved school is preferred.
· One-two years of community health experience in a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) or Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Ability to plan, problem solve, set priorities and take appropriate action.
· Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and commercial insurance.
· Possess good interpersonal, leadership and documentation skills.
Must be Bilingual Cantonese or Mandarin
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year746158% %%mednurse%%