Hospice RN Hospital Liaison

HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE • Waldorf, MD

4d • $41 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated RN Hospital Liaisons to join our Admissions team. Our Hospital Liaisons will act as liaison between the hospitals and the hospice team, make inpatient visits to hospice patients in contracted facilities, act as consultant for pain and symptom management, provide in-service education to providers, perform pre-admission evaluations for appropriateness for hospice services, initiates the admission process by educating and informing patient/family of hospice and it’s services. Also obtain informed consents. Provide nursing assessment, initial plan of care and intervention(s), which optimize patient and family directed comfort and quality of life and coordinates discharge planning.

Requirements

• Current Maryland nursing (RN) license
• 2 years of med/surg experience or home health required
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care
• Possess ability to assess patient’s needs, e.g. physical, teaching, mental and spiritual
• Must have strong clinical skills
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Ability to recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts or other personnel to lift and move patients of all sizes and weights in a safe manner
• Must have hospice experience and a good working knowledge of Medicare criteria for inpatient level of care
• Ability to perform consistently in stressful situations
• Basic computer skills, to include but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook, required
• Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, timely, and cost-effective patient care
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with attention to details, efficiency and accuracy and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred
• Hospice certification (CHPN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides admission assessment and engages with patient and family to develop rapport and a sense of trust.
• Performs appropriately timed physical assessment for patients at contracted hospitals.
• Establishes hospice plan of care that includes appropriate Physician orders for pain and symptom management.
• Coordinates admission time with Access and Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) for patients admitted or transferred to home or a facility.
• Arranges for DME to be delivered.
• Communicates with SW or Discharge Planner to coordinate ambulance transport if necessary.
• Conducts death visit for patients at contracted hospitals and assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services.
• Notifies attending physician of death and completes death packet.
• Communicates relevant information to the provider, including any change in referral diagnosis.
• Completes all electronic documentation in a timely manner, following appropriate protocol.
• Case manages patients who are GIP level of care, which includes assuring the patient receives a daily Skilled Nursing Visit (SNV).
• Performs liaison visits to provide information regarding HOC services and obtains signed consents.
• Performs evaluation of patients for GIP level of care.
• Calls MD, Discharge Planner or SW at hospital with disposition as well as liaison report if patient does not meet criteria.
• Mentors other HOC RN’s to the hospital and GIP guidelines.
• Assists with community admissions when there are no referrals or GIP patients at the prospective hospitals.
• Uses appropriate resources (pharmacy, drug manuals) to ensure understanding of actions, interactions, side effects and proper administration of medication.
• Serves as a marketing presence for HOC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment
• Access to our Emergency Sick Bank to provide a safety net gift of up to 80 hours of sick time for medical emergencies
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Available accident and critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed