Extended Length of Stay (ELOS) Risk Assessor

KEY FUNCTION:
Complete screening tools and assessments for the Hospital to Home program. Work with the interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to onboard and determine eligibility to the Hospital to Home Program. Liaise with teams to support identification to the most appropriate pathways.

REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Access & Flow.

DUTIES:
1. Engage patients in intial Home First Philosophy conversation.
2. Liase with Agency staff for programming.
3. Support the Home First Operational Directive for HSN.
4. Meet with patients to complete screening tools used to assess risk for an extended length of stay.
5. Determine priority of focus in order to achieve an estimated date of discharge (i.e. clinical, social, functional).
6. Utilize InterRAI assessment for patient onboarding and service selection.
7. Liaise with Ontario Health at Home, Community Support Services agencies and the Service Provider Organization in patients’ onboarding, discharge and ongoing programming.
8. In collaboration with a regulated health professional, review completed screening tool(s), assess results and make recommendations on service required based on score.
9. Act as a point of contact for departmental staff, other departments, programs, and community stakeholders as required.
10. Provide a link between the hospital community agencies and alternate level of care (ALC) facilities.
11. Attend daily meetings (e.g. Emergency department huddles, bed rounds , bullet rounds, etc.) and be aware of daily bed pressures.
12. Communicate across care team and engage with community partners effectively.
13. Develop strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in the Emergency department (ED) and across the organization.
14. Document score and action taken/required on appropriate form and attach to the patient chart.
15. Provide support for patients, caregivers and informal supporters being served by the organization and community agencies.
16. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
17. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
18. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
19. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
20. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Minimum of a Bachelors degree in health related field or equivalent.
2. Training in Lean methodologies is preferred.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a within a health care environment.
2. Experience working with or knowledge of assessment tools (i.e. InterRAI, Barthel Index, Blaylock, etc.) is preferred.
3. Experience working with the elderly and their care givers/informal supporters is preferred.
4. Experience in using utilization management principles and length of stay management strategies is preferred.
5. Experience with Home First Implementation is preferred.
6. Experience working with data management software is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated ability to work in, and adapt to, a fast-paced, high stress and changing environment.
2. Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment tools (i.e. Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics (AUA), Barthel Index, Blaylock, and InterRAI Assessment).
4. Demonstrated knowledge of health research and/or best practice guidelines in discharge planning and ALC Avoidance.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the Alternate Level of Care (ALC) Leading Practices Guide.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the Transitions Between Hospital and Home Quality Standards.
7. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of the Home First Guiding Principles.
9. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
10. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
11. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
12. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
13. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
14. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
15. Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
16. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
17. Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
18. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in general health care and community resources.
19. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
5. Demonstrated ability to work outside regular work hours as required.
6. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
7. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
8. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
9. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
10. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.