Available Career Opportunities

Job Description: REGISTERED NURSE / Clinical Field Staff

Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Must possess a current license to practice nursing in the state of practice. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in general nursing practice. Should have supervisory and good communication skills. Ability to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function independently. Must comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.

The position is an opportunity for a suitable candidate who gains employment at Linx Healthcare to excel in leadership as well as clinical environments.  The qualifying applicant who successfully acquires this position will be given the job satisfaction to fulfill both tasks with an opportunity for advancement.

• Provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan  of care in a patient's home. Has the responsibility for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counsel, care and health teaching of the ill, injured, or confirmed, and the maintenance of health and prevention of illness of others.
• Records the health needs of the patient.
• Performs and completes start-of-care, recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge Comprehensive OASIS Assessment and associated paperwork in accordance to agency policy.
• Initiates Plan of Care revises as necessary.
• Evaluates the effects of the care given and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill based on the physician's orders and the nursing diagnosis. Examples of such services include, but are not limited to; physical assessment, patient and family teaching, urinary catheter insertion and care, venipuncture and administration of IV fluids or medications, dressing changes, sterile and nonsterile.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Counsels the patient and his/her family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Acts as the coordinator of the health care team in order to maintain the proper linkages with a continuum of care.
• Coordinates the care of all patients in his/her case load.
• Makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
• Provides summary reports to the patient's physician about patient under care when the patient's condition changes or there are deviations from the plan of care, or at least every 60 days.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes on the relevant and specialized nursing services he/she provides and maintain a clinical record for each patient receiving care.
• Submission of documentation per agency policy.
• Participates in Clinical Record Reviews.
• Participates in in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Directs the activities of the licensed practical nurse.
• Makes the home health aide assignment, prepares written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the home.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency's Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency's HIPAA Policies.

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Job Description: LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 

Clinical Field Staff 

Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Licensed as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment. Provide skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients and families in their home or community under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in general nursing practice. Should have good communication skills. Ability to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function independently. Must comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.

The position is an opportunity for a suitable candidate who gains employment at Linx Healthcare to have hands on experience as skilled nurse in various patient and clinical environments.  The qualifying applicant who successfully acquires this position will be given the job satisfaction and ability to schedule appointments that best fit their schedules.  

• Providing services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define scope of practice.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes on the relevant and specialized nursing services he/she provides.
• Assisting the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of life care.
• Assisting the RN in carrying out the plan of care.
• Preparing equipment and materials for treatment adhering to aseptic technique as required.
• Assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Assessing patient/family response to care.
• Insuring communication of information to appropriate team members.
• Submits documentation per agency policy.
• Participates in Clinical Record Reviews.
• Participates in in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Evaluates own needs for support and using identified system(s) to meet the need.
• Complies with Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with HIPAA Policies.  

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Responsible for assisting Clinical Coordinators to plan daily staffing of field personnel, assignment of new referrals and communication of referral information to field staff.  Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with corporate values and service excellence.

• Mission integration: knows the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of the organization and aligns personal beliefs and values to bring congruence and meaning to day-to-day work.
• Organizational commitment:  aligns own behavior with the values, needs and priorities of the organization.  Considers the common good as well as individual desires.
• Service orientation:  has a genuine desire to help others, especially those in need.  Derives real satisfaction from serving others.  Understands people's needs and emotional state and overcomes obstacles in serving them.
• Attitude toward change: adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals and groups. Recognizes the positive dimensions of change and copes effectively with its threatening aspects. Initiates useful change within own sphere of influence.
• Personal effectiveness:  takes initiative to do more than is required in a job. Express self confidence in stating opinions and when called upon to make decisions. Handles failures constructively.
• Achievement motivation: sets challenging objectives and works against self-denied standard of excellence to continually improve personal performance.
• Learning orientation:  values and seeks opportunities to learn.  Knows the history and stays up-to-date on the current state of the health care industry and the institution. Collects and uses information relevant to work-based problems.  Learns from own and others' mistakes.
• Interpersonal and team performance:  builds and maintains positive relationships with people on the job.  Listens effectively to understand others' thoughts, feelings and concerns. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; puts group goals before own.
• Respect for differences:  recognizes and appreciates differences in style, approach and background. Sees opportunities for creativity and innovation by using diverse resources.

Individual: adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.

Team:  builds and maintains positive relationships with people and recognizes and appreciates differences in style, approach and bac ground.

• Assist Clinical Coordinators in assigning staff to new referrals based upon patient needs, staff skills, and geographic location. Communicate all relevant information regarding referral to staff.
• Maintain accurate field staff schedules. Update schedules daily based upon new assignments and communication from field staff. Submit reports to Manager, Clinical Coordinators and Accounting.
• Maintains weekend, holiday and vacation schedules. Assist Clinical Coordinators in completing weekend and holiday assignments and arranges vacation coverage for field staff.
• Data Entry of field staff assignments.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation and training of other staff members.

Prefer clinical certification such as LPN, PTA, or equivalent and a minimum of one year's clinical experience. Home care experience strongly preferred.

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of office machines required. Employee is required to sit, stand and walk frequently; and to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Job requires occasional bending, kneeling, reaching forward and overhead, and lifting floor to

waist and waist to overhead. Position involves frequent CRT terminal work, requiring continuous sitting and use of both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation;driving requires use of at least one foot.

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 Job Description:   CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE /  Field Staff  

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.  The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

• Meets the training requirements in accordance  with State and Federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance  with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

{Note: Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of CFR 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of CFR 484.36(b),

or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of

s 484.36(b).}

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act.  Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

• Providing personal care including:

1.  Baths
2. Back rubs
3. Oral hygiene
4. Shampoos
5. Changing bed linen
6. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
7. Skin care to prevent breakdown
8. Assisting patients with  toileting activities
9. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate 

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood  pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according  to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures  as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting  patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation  and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative  summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Job Description:   The Physician and Community Liaison is primarily responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and sales plan to maintain and grow referrals from providers and/or physician practices to Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care. Executes initiatives related to increasing loyalty and preference to Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care affiliates among internal and external provider referral sources.  

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or Healthcare required.  Recent and direct experience working in a communications position within a sales or marketing work 

environment may be substituted in lieu of education and/or experience requirements. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with physicians/providers, medical practice office staff, or other medical specialties required. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements 

• Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to use persuasive communication, leadership, and relationship-building.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively work with and  through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve provider and/or patient satisfaction.
• Ability to analyze data; aptitude for mathematics and statistics 6. Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks.  

Essential job functions are requirements of the position which must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential job function list is intended to be a guide rather than a limitation. Linx Healthcare possesses the right to add new responsibilities to the list as business demands dictate. Some of the essential job functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat/significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. By identifying essential job functions, we are in no way stating or implying that these required tasks are the only activities that are to be performed by the employee occupying this position. In addition, employees will also be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties that are included in the job description. The preceding requirements represent only the minimum acceptable levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that a job incumbent must possess; in order to perform the job successfully, the incumbent will possess additional aptitudes so as to perform the other duties that the job description entails. As a condition of employment, employee may not, at any time, have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. Employee must immediately notify his/her Manager or the Human Resource Department if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains at-will.  

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the assignment of additional and/or other duties.

Business Development

• Acts as a business partner to promote patient volume at Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care in accordance with priorities set forth in the Linx Healthcare and its governing policies.
• Leads initiatives to build volume and favorable provider perceptions among internal and external referral streams.
• Works collaboratively with service line leaders, Site Managers, and others to gather feedback/research and executes communication strategies to persuade provider referral sources to send patients to Linx Healthcare.
• Develops and implements specific outreach, relationship building, and marketing plans to meet goals, in collaboration with Marketing & Public Relations.
• Develops strong business relationships with local community organizations and businesses to increase their advocacy of Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care.
• Works collaboratively with other system functions that interact with physician offices, including hospital medical affairs, referral, provider recruitment, provider resources, etc.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communications with referring providers and/or their office staff, including routine or follow-up visits, emails, and phone calls.

Communication Planning

• Using research-based methods, implements strategies to build awareness and trust between Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care and applicable referral sources.
• Identifies referral sources (target audiences) for each Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care, service, or practice.
• Identifies tactics to promote provider interaction and engagement including new provider orientation, site visits, staff meetings, social events, grand rounds, referral dinners, CMEs, and other communication methods.
• Develops meaningful relationships with key contacts and opinion leaders including Site Managers, Nurse Managers, office staff, and others.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Gathers and interprets the data necessary to determine priority areas for growing referrals to Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care.
• Oversees efforts to ensure Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care is positioned competitively to protect and grow market share. This includes routine analysis of the strengths and services of competitors.
• Develops and implements an ongoing method of profiling and monitoring market areas to identify. demographic, competitor, and changes in healthcare services.
• Maintains reports related to volume trends for Linx Healthcare practices and hospital services.
• Uses Press Ganey or other customer survey scores from practices and hospital services to identify opportunities to correct problems that have a negative impact on referrals.
• Measures and evaluates liaison activities including producing and sharing regular summaries of patient visits and their outcomes as well as their impact on referral trends.

Communications Coaching

• Coaches providers on effective communication and presentation skills for speaking engagements.
• Coaches Site Managers and service line leaders on effective communication skills for outreach to referral sources.

Leadership Program

• Collaborates as needed with Linx Healthcare / Linx Home Health Care personnel to develop a Provider Leadership Program.
• Provides coaching on communication and outreach skills to new Managers during orientation.

Advisor & Advocate

• Provides insight to Senior Management related to emerging business opportunities.
• Advocates for initiatives aimed at improving processes related to referrals (i.e. increase convenience for referring providers to contact a practice).

 Certifications/Licensure: None required  

 Positions Supervised: None 

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