RN Clinical Liaison - Hospice

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinical Liaison - Hospice for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.30 - $71.12 . The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Provides an interface between health care providers and PeaceHealth Hospice. Develops and implements a program to contact all potential referral sources within the hospital. Responsible for establishing, growing, and maintaining referral volume and relationships with hospital staff. Communicates with existing referral sources and identifies new opportunities within the hospital. Delivers exceptional customer service, and assists with advanced care planning discussions, informational Hospice consults, Hospice education to serve patients and families.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and grows existing referral base relationships by serving as a resource for education and patient advocate. Proactively initiates communication with care management and hospital staff to assist with Hospice needs.

• Provides care coordination, participates in key meetings and hospital rounds to identify Hospice-appropriate patients, receive referrals and exchange information regarding patient needs.

• Reviews potential referrals for Hospice, problem solves and provides effective communication with patient care team and care management about patient issues while providing excellent customer service.

• Understands the levels of Hospice care and serves in a consultant role. Responds promptly to hospital staff to ensure timely transitions to Hospice.

• Recommends and assists with Hospice in the Hospital (GIP, Routine, and Respite Care) when appropriate. Meet with patients/Families to explain Hospice services, coordinate, and deliver a smooth transition and ensure continuity of care for patients discharging to PeaceHealth Hospice.

• Ensure growth of home and community and understands Business development initiatives within the division.

• Promotes Hospice services and provides educational in-services to referral sources. Coordinates and communicates with operations team to identify growth opportunities and develop a plan to collaborate with potential referral sources and capture additional business.

• Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives. Demonstrate knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards, and operations. Maintain and update knowledge of and is responsive to the laws and regulations which affect his/her practice.

• Performs effective communication by documenting coordination interventions during hospitalization in accordance with standards

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Hospice, inpatient or home health nursing experience and

• Preferred: Previous care management, discharge planning or hospice care placement experience and

• Preferred: Business Development, Customer service, sales and marketing experience

Credentials

• Required : Registered Nurse in state of practice and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and

Skills

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. (Required)
• Strong analysis/problem solving skills. (Required)
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team. (Required)
• Computer skills. (Required)
• Excellent Customer service skills (Required)
• Ability to teach. (Required)
• Growth mindset. (Required)
• Knowledge of patient care needs in a Hospice/HomeCare environment. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.