POSITION SUMMARY Serve as the hospice expert to professionally and seamlessly coordinate services and bridge the transition for the patient from the hospital to hospice services; develop long-term relationships at each facility to reinforce CHOT/Providence Hospice as the provider of choice. Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Respond to referral sources in a timely manner; evaluate patient appropriateness for hospice; meet with families/patients to discuss goals and explain services of hospice.
- Complete required paperwork with patients/families; facilitate the patient discharge by working with hospital staff, DME, medications, hospice physicians, and hospital staff.
- Educate hospital staff and follow up on pending patients; round daily to be available to staff and patients for questions and to build relationships.
- Communicate and provide daily feedback to admission staff on referrals.
- Completes thorough documentation of hospice eligibility in the required time frame.
- Through customer service and leveraging relationships become the hospice of choice whereby increasing hospital referrals.
- Attend and participate in routine staff meetings in person or via media provided as directed.
- Participate in and/or provide in-service training, attend various hospital activities, and other duties as required or assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered RN in the State of Texas, or LMSW required
- Nursing experience or medical training required (ability to read charts, know medications, etc.)
- Marketing experience required
- 1-3 years of experience in healthcare marketing preferred Hospice experience strongly preferred
- Proficient skills using a computer are required
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Company provided Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Lease Car Program
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel