Hospice Liaison, Registered Nurse, Hospice, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

4d•$99,424 - $124,280•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain and develop Hospice education and working relationships of the Hospice Program with professional/community contacts, the Hospice interdisciplinary team, physicians and their staff, and healthcare facilities. Maximizes opportunities for effective communication, problem solving, and utilization of Hospice Program services.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum of one year of experience in hospice required.
Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
Current and valid CPR certification.
Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes and those who are dying.
Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, etc.).
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem solve.
Current and valid driver’s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision.
Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in community health preferred.
Prior in-service education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop Hospice education and working relationships with professional/community contacts, the Hospice interdisciplinary team, physicians and their staff, and healthcare facilities.
Maximize opportunities for effective communication, problem solving, and utilization of Hospice Program services.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities