Admissions Nurse Liaison
About The Position
Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks an Admissions Nurse Liaison to join its expanding Intake and Admissions team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. The Admissions Nurse Liaison (ANL) is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive and smooth admission process for patients being admitted to Good Shepherd Community Hospice. The ANL provides explanation of hospice services to patients, families and referral sources, conducts clinical assessments, coordinates admissions, and maintains professional relationships with referral sources and Good Shepherd clinical staff. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton. Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.
Requirements
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse
- At least two years of experience preferred in community health, oncology, hospice, or palliative care
- Highly skilled at providing patient assessments and evaluations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, Good Shepherd colleagues, patients, and their families and referral sources
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Competency with accepted standards of hospice nursing practice
Responsibilities
- Ensuring a comprehensive and smooth admission process for patients being admitted to Good Shepherd Community Hospice
- Providing explanation of hospice services to patients, families and referral sources
- Conducting clinical assessments
- Coordinating admissions
- Maintaining professional relationships with referral sources and Good Shepherd clinical staff
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
- 12 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
- Life insurance
- 403(b) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
