Home Care and Hospice Clinical Liaison

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Kansas City, MO

20d

About The Position

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's! Saint Luke's Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Clinical Liaison who will work primarily on consults and referrals from SLHS hospitals facilitating patient transfer to SLHS Homecare and Hospice. The liaison will respond quickly to in hospital Hospice consults by meeting with patients and their families to educate on hospice services and facilitate a smooth and seamless transition to Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Inpatient hospice or patient’s home environment. The liaison will collaborate with Hospital and Hospice providers to determine Hospice eligibility and appropriate patient level of care upon discharge. The liaison may also consult on complex Saint Luke’s Home Health referrals and Home Infusion teaches as needed. Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional flexibility for after-hour coverage. The Work: Visits patients (and their families) to discuss goals of care upon receipt of consult request. Collaborates with Hospice provides on Hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care for patient. Coordinates with Hospital providers and staff to provide a seamless transition for patients to SLHS Home Health, Hospice, and Infusion services. Fosters partnerships and relationships, through day-to-day interaction with SLHS hospital staff, providers, and Care Progression team. Participates in capacity management discussions and meetings as requested. Provides support to intake and referral processes by documenting and creating episodes in EPIC. Provide statistics and referral information to the Supervisor Clinical Referral Services upon request, always looking to improve the liaison role to meet the needs of the agency. RN in MO & KS required Why Saint Luke’s? We believe in work/life balance We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

Requirements

Applicable Experience: 2 years
Basic Life Support RQI - Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
Family Care Safety Registry - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Associate Degree - Nursing

Responsibilities

Visits patients (and their families) to discuss goals of care upon receipt of consult request.
Collaborates with Hospice provides on Hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care for patient.
Coordinates with Hospital providers and staff to provide a seamless transition for patients to SLHS Home Health, Hospice, and Infusion services.
Fosters partnerships and relationships, through day-to-day interaction with SLHS hospital staff, providers, and Care Progression team.
Participates in capacity management discussions and meetings as requested.
Provides support to intake and referral processes by documenting and creating episodes in EPIC.
Provide statistics and referral information to the Supervisor Clinical Referral Services upon request, always looking to improve the liaison role to meet the needs of the agency.