RN - Clinical Services Liaison - Outpatient & Home Infusion

Required –

Registered Nurse Diploma

Preferred –

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Required –

3 years of Nursing experience

Preferred -

Prior nursing experience in an Outpatient & Home Infusion setting

Required –

Current RN License in the state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of core therapy referrals and qualifying criteria by payor source, such as:  TPN, Enteral Nutrition and Inotropic Agents for Medicare.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Must be able to work in stressful situations, while remaining objective and professional.

• Develops and maintains core therapy and service line admissions through positive referral source relationships.

• Recognizes opportunities for expanding business opportunities with current referral sources/business associates with leadership.

• Evaluates current and future clinical and service needs for new and existing accounts.

• Coordinates in-services and continuing education programs for referral sources and their support staff.

• Collaborates with referral sources (i.e. hospital case managers, home health agencies, physician offices, etc.) to facilitate the coordination of care for new patient referrals.

• Coordinates and communicates all discharge planning activities for new patient referrals appropriate personnel and referral sources.

• Attends and participates in appropriate office meetings, sales meetings, training programs, regional and national trade shows (prn), and conventions (prn) as directed by leader.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.