RN Hospital Liaison, Hospice

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

1d•$68 - $91

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley Position Overview: Successful candidate will have experience in a Hospice environment. 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. Job Description: EDUCATION: Other: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider AUTO-Automobile Insurance DL-Valid Drivers License TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient. Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods. Must have the 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. Productivity standards – ability to meet productivity expectations. Must be detail-oriented. Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment. Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment. Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $68.11 to $90.59 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
DL-Valid Drivers License
5 years recent relevant experience
Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient
Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods
Must have the 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
Productivity standards – ability to meet productivity expectations
Must be detail-oriented
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment

Responsibilities

facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice
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
attending hospital rounds
facilitating orders
assessing patient needs
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
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