Clinical Nurse Liaison-IP Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse Liaison – Inpatient Team Lead has the primary responsibility for timely assessment and admission of patients referred with acute symptom management within the hospital setting. This includes assessment, admission, care planning, education and communication with patients, families, and facility staff. The RN is responsible for using the Nursing Process to effectively manage the admission plan of care for each patient based on appropriate nursing standards, policies, and procedures. The RN is responsible for discharge planning of current LCFL patients admitted to the hospital. The Clinical Nurse Liaison RN is also responsible for continuing his / her own personal development to enhance practice and the profession of Nursing. Performs other duties as assigned including assisting with clinical liaison functions.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Utilizes all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to assess patients / clients for eligibility for agency programs and to effectively manage the Admission Plan of Care.
• Provides appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient / family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient and family comfort and support in life limiting illness.
• Appropriately documents and communicates all required information in accordance with agency policies and procedures, accreditation, regulation, and legal requirements.
• After admission, assumes the duty of case managing the patient to ensure GIP eligibility.
• Annually continues personal development to enhance practice and profession.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance program performance.
• Understands that teamwork is a crucial part of our business and able to work well with colleagues. Cooperates well with others, accepts, and provides constructive feedback.
• Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on a daily basis.
• Maintains and posts monthly staff schedule after finalized by nurse manager. Additionally, will be responsible for maintaining monthly staff schedule in PerfectServe and will update accordingly.
• Works in conjunction with Nurse Manager on special projects to enhance and improve workflow processes.
• Provides ongoing education to inpatient referral sources surrounding hospice and gip eligibility.
• Provides guidance and instruction to team members by delegating work as needed, overseeing progress towards goals, and coaching team members as needed. Will serve as a bridge to liaison nurse manager.

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