Weekend Clinical Liaison RN-Scheduled 24 paid for 30-FT Benefits

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Madison, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) is seeking a Clinical Admissions Nurse to join their team. This role is responsible for representing Reserve Care programs to patients, families, and interested parties through assessment, information sharing, and admissions. The position involves working closely with the Referral Department and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care. The role operates under the Nurse Practice Act and involves providing nursing care, emotional support, and education to patients and families in various settings including homes, nursing facilities, and healthcare facilities. The nurse will utilize electronic medical records, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure timely and accurate documentation. This position is specifically for weekend coverage, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM, with 24 scheduled hours paid as 30 and eligibility for full-time benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program: BSN and / or CHPN Experience with volunteer management and HR practices preferred
Required Nurse Licensure by the state of Ohio, valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience required: intake, home care, hospice and/or oncology nursing experience required.
Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
Provide an active driver’s license
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

BSN and/or CHPN
Experience with volunteer management and HR practices

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
Provides information assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to HWR: conducting assessment visits in the home nursing facility or health care facility, as necessary.
Communicates with Referral Department, the referring Physician, and Hospice MDs to assure appropriateness of each referral and those necessary certifications are obtained.
Keeps the Referral Department informed about the progress of the referral/admission.
Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients. Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families.
Utilizes computer skills to access medical information and documents in electronic medical records as required.
Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of an interdisciplinary team, shares essential patient information with all members to coordinate care.
Completes and submits documentation within agency timelines policies that is complete, legible, and clearly reflects care given.
Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for the hospice care in all settings including regulatory/ reimbursement guidelines.
Collaborates with other members of the IDT in coordinating care to be efficient and financially responsible.
Makes appropriate referrals to other discipline services and medical equipment/ supply companies to meet patient care needs in a timely manner.
Works with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values on patients or family, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Meets standards for continuing education and maintain licensure.
Demonstrates understanding of HIPPA privacy Standards and related Agency policies.