Weekend Clinical Nurse Liaison - Inpatient

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare • Wilmington, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position's schedule is anticipated to be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays working 12 hour shifts. The Clinical Nurse Liaison – Inpatient works under the Director of Inpatient Clinical Liaisons and supervision of the palliative care team providers to coordinate palliative care and hospice services in the hospital setting. Coordinates referrals of patients to be seen by palliative care or requiring hospice service, including hospice IHH (In Hospital Hospice) with the primary responsibility for timely assessment and admission of patients referred with acute symptom management. This includes assessment, admission, care planning, education and communication with patients, families, and facility staff. The RN Liaison is responsible for using the Nursing Process to effectively manage the admission plan of care for each patient based on appropriate nursing standards, policies, and procedures. The RN is responsible for discharge planning of current LCFL patients admitted to the hospital. The Clinical Nurse Liaison develops well-informed, responsive relationships with physicians and their staff along with other health care providers in hospital settings through communication and education to increase hospice and palliative care census and referrals. Acts as a resource to physicians, patient, families, and other facility staff regarding palliative care and hospice services. Educates physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals on palliative care and the differences between palliative care and hospice. Provides clinical follow-up for patients. The professional registered nurse is also responsible for continuing his/her own personal development to enhance practice and the profession of Nursing. Works with LCFL Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Physicians, and Social Worker. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, either through an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of North Carolina / South Carolina.
• Two years’ experience.
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, families, physicians and staff and other health professionals to effectively communicate and educate about hospice services and end-of-life care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Ability to move freely.
• Ability to work long hours and manage stressful situations.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 45 pounds or less in the assessment and implementation of patient care.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short and long-term memory.
• Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a Plan of Care, and select appropriate interventions to meet patient/family outcomes.
• Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, needle puncture wounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.
• May encounter patients and other situations, which present a potential threat to personal safety.
• May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer hospice or home care.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs, which may include weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to assess patients/clients for eligibility for agency programs and to effectively manage the Admission Plan of Care.
• Provides appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient and family comfort and support in life limiting illness.
• Appropriately documents and communicates all required information in accordance with agency policies and procedures, accreditation, regulation, and legal requirements.
• After admission, assumes the duty of case managing the patient to ensure GIP eligibility.
• Annually continues personal development to enhance practice and profession.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance program performance.
• Understands that teamwork is a crucial part of our business and able to work well with colleagues. Cooperates well with others, accepts, and provides constructive feedback.
• Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance begin the first of the month after 30 days.
• Free employee-only health plan option.
• All plans include access to virtual doctor visits and mental health support at no cost.
• Full-time employees start with 27 days of PTO in their first year—plus it rolls over and increases with tenure.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth.

What This Job Offers

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