Hospice Clinical Liaison

OhioHealth at Home • Marion, OH

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About The Position

The Hospice Clinical Liaison plays a crucial role in promoting the values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation at Compassus. This position is responsible for assisting referral sources in identifying patients who require hospice services, ensuring a smooth admission process, and fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders. The liaison also educates patients and families about hospice services, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and upholds ethical standards within the organization.

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing highly preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience required.
• Hospital and/or long-term care clinical experience highly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare marketing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events as requested.
• Communicate identified needs and potential solutions to the Supervisor.
• Explain hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others.
• Obtain signatures on all required forms and provide copies to the patient/responsible party.
• Ensure all forms are completed, dated, signed, and submitted to the Admission Coordinator.
• Turn in all available medical records to the Admission Coordinator.
• Establish and maintain significant professional relationships.
• Work closely with community, hospital, and facility education representatives to meet growth and development targets.
• Facilitate the admission process to and from hospital and long-term care-based referral sources.
• Assess referred patient's clinical needs and disease status, conferring with attending physicians regarding eligibility.
• Facilitate patient discharge from hospital to home by coordinating initial needs and transportation.
• Oversee GIP patient admission process based on identified symptom management needs.
• Provide education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree