Clinical Account Liaison - RN - Schaumburg, IL - Full-time

Description

Apria Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of home respiratory services and certain medical equipment, including oxygen therapy, inhalation therapies, sleep apnea treatment and negative pressure wound therapy. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, Apria owns and operates more than 400 locations throughout the United States and serves more than 1.2 million patients each year. Apria was the first such company to obtain voluntary accreditation from The Joint Commission and has been continuously accredited for more than 25 years. Additional company information can be found at www.apria.com .

• Collaborates with case managers, payers, referral sources, home health agencies and Apria intake staff to facilitate patient discharge and coordination of care.
• Obtains supportive documentation for clinical and financial patient care management.
• Provides patient/caregiver initial education for respiratory therapy and technology.
• Assesses venous access based on medication orders and duration of therapy.
• Communicates clinical follow-up information to case managers after patient discharge. Initiates infusions as necessary for continuity of patient care (registered nurses only).
• Identifies on-site educational opportunities with hospital staff.
• Provides continuing education programs as needed to on-site hospital and payer case managers.
• Introduces new drug protocols and advances in alternate site care.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care.
• Facilitates communication amongst all members of the patient care team.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Participates in the institution's quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• At least five years related experience is required. A BSN is preferred.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in appropriate state of practice is required.
• Licensed registered dietitians will be considered with appropriate Region and Corporate review and approval.

Apria Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V