RN Clinical Liaison

Pathways Hospice•Fort Collins, CO

55d•$77,376 - $90,917

About The Position

Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for an RN Clinical Liaison (RN license required). Acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities and physicians with an emphasis on building effective relationships to promote communication, problem-solving and positioning the affiliate as a premier high quality hospice and palliative care provider. Provides assessment, supportive care and education to prospective patients and families regarding hospice services. Determines hospice appropriateness of the patient; assists in admitting patients to the hospice program.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
Required License: Current Colorado RN licensure. Valid Colorado State driver’s license and auto insurance. Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assesses and counsels the patients and families during the initial interviews to properly determine the level of care as well as the physical and psychosocial needs of the prospective patient. Accurately gathers information and data, reviews charts, and records information. Provides education on hospice philosophy.
Relationship building with referral contacts in facility.
Efficiently and accurately completes all admission paperwork and initiates the clinical record through the EMR process demonstrating knowledge of the admission protocol.
Assesses and places orders for immediate medication needs. Oversees the placement orders for durable medical equipment, supplies and oxygen as needed.
Functions as primary RN for GIP patients in facility.
Provides discharge planning assistance to appropriate staff.
Consults with staff of hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF) or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) to determine discharge orders and to facilitate discharge to home, SNF or other residence. Interfaces with referring physicians, nurses, ancillary providers and discharge planners to facilitate a well-coordinated transition into hospice for patients and families.
Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition
Rounding at the assigned hospital to help educate and identify patients that qualify for General Inpatient services when appropriate.

Benefits

We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!