The Weekend Clinical Liaison serves as a clinical and relationship resource between our skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, patients, families, and other healthcare partners during assigned weekend and on-call coverage.
This position supports continuity of care by assisting with hospital transfers, evaluating opportunities for patients to safely return to the skilled nursing setting, communicating facility clinical capabilities, and helping coordinate a timely transition back to the facility when appropriate.
The Weekend Clinical Liaison works closely with facility leadership and hospital teams to support positive patient outcomes, strong hospital relationships, and appropriate utilization of skilled nursing services.
On-Call Hours: Friday 5:00 pm- Monday 8:00 am
Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.
- Must hold a current and valid Texas RN, LVN, or RRT license.
- Current license must be in good standing.
- Clinical experience in skilled nursing, acute care, post-acute care, respiratory therapy, case management, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing services and clinical capabilities is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, hospital staff, patients, families, and facility leadership.
- Ability to work independently and make timely decisions within the scope of the position.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Must be available to work assigned weekends, on-call hours, and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to travel to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the assigned market.
The physical demands below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Specific requirements may vary based on the role's responsibilities and work environment.
Lifting & Carrying
- Lift 1-50 lbs: Frequently
- Lift 50+ lbs: Occasionally
- Carry 1-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carry 25-50+ lbs: Occasionally
Pushing, Pulling & Transferring
- Push/Pull 1-50 lbs: Frequently
- Push/Pull 50+ lbs: Occasionally
- Slide/Transfer 1-50 lbs: Frequently
- Slide/Transfer 50+ lbs: Occasionally
Movement & Positioning
- Stand: Frequently
- Sit: Rarely
- Walk: Frequently
- Balance/Climb: Rarely
- Stoop/Kneel: Occasionally
- Crouch/Crawl: Rarely
- Reach: Occasionally
- Turn/Twist/Lean: Occasionally
Communication & Sensory Requirements
- Speak: Frequently
- Hear/Listen: Frequently
- See: Frequently
Driving
- Drive: Often
- Provide weekend and on-call Clinical Liaison coverage for the assigned market.
- Respond promptly and travel to the emergency department or hospital when you receive notifications about patients transferred from a facility to a hospital or emergency department.
- Serve as a clinical resource to hospital staff, facility leadership, patients, and families.
- Communicate the facility''s clinical capabilities and available services to assist with appropriate care planning and transitions.
- Support efforts to facilitate a patient''s return to the facility when clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with hospital physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs and disposition.
- Maintain communication with facility clinical leadership regarding patient status and outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with hospitals and other referral partners throughout the assigned market.
- Provide education regarding skilled nursing capabilities and services as appropriate.
- Assist in identifying and resolving barriers that may impact a patient''s transition back to the facility.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of weekend and on-call activity.
- Provide required reports and updates to leadership.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide weekend and on-call Clinical Liaison coverage for the assigned market.
- Respond promptly and travel to the emergency department or hospital when you receive notifications about patients transferred from a facility to a hospital or emergency department.
- Serve as a clinical resource to hospital staff, facility leadership, patients, and families.
- Communicate the facility''s clinical capabilities and available services to assist with appropriate care planning and transitions.
- Support efforts to facilitate a patient''s return to the facility when clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with hospital physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs and disposition.
- Maintain communication with facility clinical leadership regarding patient status and outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with hospitals and other referral partners throughout the assigned market.
- Provide education regarding skilled nursing capabilities and services as appropriate.
- Assist in identifying and resolving barriers that may impact a patient''s transition back to the facility.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of weekend and on-call activity.
- Provide required reports and updates to leadership.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.