The Patient Relations Liaison reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Relations Liaison performs as the patient advocate to ensure that patients and their families successfully communicate their needs to the Northwestern Medicine. As the face of the organization this role facilitates the process for the prompt investigation of patient grievances as mandated in law regulation and accreditation (The Joint Commission) standards.
Responsibilities:
- Represent Executive Administration when during critical events and event escalation.
- Serves as a conduit to Risk Management Safety and Quality initiatives to ensure that patient feedback is utilized for improvements.
- Collects reviews documents and monitors reported feedback related to care processessystems and staff as voiced from the patients perspective.
- Investigates and responds to deescalate and manage grievances potential claims and allegations against Northwestern Medicine staff.
- Maintains thorough and timely documentation.
- Communicates with patients verbally and in writing throughout investigation.
- Collaborates with Risk Management Claims Billing and leadership across the organization to resolve patient grievances in a timely manner.
- Serves as a hospitalwide resource to facilitate difficult communication and care issues; is an expert at crucial conversations.
- Works in highstress environments; uses interpersonal skills to deescalate issues with unusual critical circumstances.
- Remains calm and in control of their own emotions in response to unsolicited provocation.
- Recommends necessary changes in policies procedures and services as identified through an investigative process.
- Facilitates education and assistance to patients and staff regarding Patients Rights for legislative and regulatory compliance.
- Serves as a primary communicator between the patient and NM leadership during the investigation resolution and recovery process.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Patient Relations with proven success in conflict resolution
Preferred:
- Bachelors in Nursing Psychology Health Care Administration or related fields
- Working knowledge of cultural and organizational structures of Northwestern Medicine
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime