Description
General Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Manager, Referral Liaison Service is responsible for the coordination of physician referrals and general communication for and between medical and surgical oncology services and community-based physicians. Provides direct access to subspecialty services for subspecialty physician consultation, hospital admission and urgent/emergent care. Functions as a physician advocate, facilitating prompt scheduling, rapid transfer and continuing follow up care for patients referred to MedStar Hospitals and Ambulatory Centers. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required and
- Master's degree in Nursing preferred or
- CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE required
Experience
- 1-2 years 2 years of professional nursing experience required and
- 1-2 years Previous outpatient/community service preferred and
- Experience in a sub-specialty are (e.g. GI, Neurology, Oncology) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure In the District of Columbia (DC) Upon Hire required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have clinical maturity and experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
- Position requires a moderate level of advocacy and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to multitask and organize detailed information.
- Ability to shift priorities quickly and calmly.
- Knowledge of hospital operations essential.
- Knowledge of community resources helpful.
- Ability to work autonomously with limited direct supervision required.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient care.
This position has a hiring range of $72,758.40 - $123,260.80
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