Hospital Liaison
About The Position
This position facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice. Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place and the right time. Positively promotes Sutter as the home health/hospice provider of choice within the communities for home health/hospice services. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient. Serves as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Automobile Insurance
- Valid Driver's License
- 5 years recent relevant experience
- Critical thinking skills
- In-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patients
- Knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods
- Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care
- Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice/home health patients and others in the home
- Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner
- Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills
- Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events
- Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely
- Ability to meet productivity expectations
- Must be detail-oriented
- Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment
Responsibilities
- Attending hospital rounds
- Facilitating orders
- Assessing patient needs
- Managing Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Entering referrals into electronic medical record
- Completing the referral process
- Admitting patients
- Serving as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
