Nurse Liaison

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation•Newton, NJ

2d•$91,650

About The Position

Responsible for identification and management of appropriate hospital and facility discharges, to include patients returning to the community or remaining in a facility setting. Provides backup for Intake Coordinator in the event of absence. Performs community education, liaison, and outreach activities with referral sources to ensure on-going awareness of agency’s services; works with local community agencies to generate a positive image and encourage word-of-mouth referrals. Responsible for relationship development and management of health partners and organizations; sources new referrals. Enhances relationship with area hospitals through regular contacts and participation in committees. Takes hospice referrals working collaboratively with discharge planners, including coordination with hospice clinical intake team; performs General Inpatient Assessments, Evaluations and admissions as needed. Assists in providing general information to patients and families; anticipates and eliminates potential conflicts between internal teams and health partners and/or families/residents. Submits reports on activities and accomplishments to the Administrator. Provides statistical analysis reports as needed. Development and management of data for the agency contacts and outreach efforts. Attends Team Meetings as needed; Available to attend AHS Ethics Committee; Newton Palliative Care Meetings. Appropriately seeks assistance when workload exceeds a reasonable level. Seeks opportunity to refine expertise in all areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of technical and legal developments. Maintains relations with Atlantic Health Services and St.Luke’s through involvement in Palliative Care Services; serves as a resource to organizations on Hospice and Pain Management. Participates in planning and preparation of new endeavors, i.e. Palliative Care. Participates in establishing long and short-term goals for Hospice; Complete assignments in a timely, thorough and detailed manner. Appropriately seeks assistance when workload exceeds a reasonable level. Seeks opportunity to refine expertise in all areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of technical and legal developments. Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations. Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings. Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge of the dying process
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospice organization
Knowledge of regulations surrounding compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation
Ability to function as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility
Ability to assess patients to determine appropriateness of participation in hospice
Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals
Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver information between referral source and the hospice clinical team
Consistently model respect for, and accountability to, the public, patients/families, and co-workers
Communication and actions reflect care, courtesy, honesty, and professionalism
Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization
Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing
Current licensure in New Jersey
RN required
3-5 years working a healthcare environment with strong clinical skills
Exposure to hospice care

Nice To Haves

BSN
Pennsylvania Nursing License
Prior experience in a liaison-type role
Prior hospice experience

Responsibilities

Identification and management of appropriate hospital and facility discharges
Provide backup for Intake Coordinator
Perform community education, liaison, and outreach activities with referral sources
Relationship development and management of health partners and organizations; sources new referrals
Enhance relationship with area hospitals through regular contacts and participation in committees
Take hospice referrals working collaboratively with discharge planners
Perform General Inpatient Assessments, Evaluations and admissions as needed
Assist in providing general information to patients and families
Anticipate and eliminate potential conflicts between internal teams and health partners and/or families/residents
Submit reports on activities and accomplishments to the Administrator
Provide statistical analysis reports as needed
Development and management of data for the agency contacts and outreach efforts
Attend Team Meetings as needed
Attend AHS Ethics Committee; Newton Palliative Care Meetings
Maintain relations with Atlantic Health Services and St.Luke’s through involvement in Palliative Care Services
Participate in planning and preparation of new endeavors, i.e. Palliative Care
Participate in establishing long and short-term goals for Hospice
Complete assignments in a timely, thorough and detailed manner
Adhere to employment policies as described in the employee handbook
Maintain and respects confidentiality
Adhere to all HIPAA regulations
Participate in all required in service education programs and meetings
Demonstrate compliance with the dress code policy
Perform other duties as assigned