Clinical Liaison
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Overview:

Faith Presbyterian Hospice

Clinical Liaison - RN

Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards Maintain good attendance record Provide for optimum access to hospice programs and services by responding to referrals in a timely manner through concerned and compassionate listening and assessment skills Facilitate access to hospice services and programs that best meet the patient/family need Present a calm, supportive approach to patients/families to facilitate two-way communication and maximize their ability to deal with end of life issues and decision- making Maintain close collaboration with Social Services/Case Management, physicians, and hospital nursing employees on referred patients/existing hospice patients who are hospitalized Perform initial assessments with chart review; Collaborate with nursing employees and physicians regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and symptom management issues Provide information and education regarding programs and services available to patient/family Speak with referred/existing patients/families regarding individual needs and goals; Provide daily support to patient/family, answering any/all questions and providing feedback Determine eligibility/continued eligibility for the hospice general inpatient or alternative program Keep accurate, concise documentation with attention to detail and follow-up as instructed per hospice policy/regulatory policy Complete all necessary documentation for admission to General Inpatient Assess need for appropriate intervention and provide these services in conjunction with the hospice/hospital employees Assist with implementation or ongoing revisions to the patient/family plan of care Assist Hospice Medical Director/hospital physician with pain and symptom management by providing frequent feedback on the patients response to treatment Assist in coordinating discharge planning or bereavement follow up Attend and participate in IDT meetings; Attend staff meetings as scheduling permits Participate in departmental planning and the development of team objectives under the strategic plan Complete all mandatory licensure requirements Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Development.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Texas RN License At least three years of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred Knowledge of hospice programs and services Excellent physical assessment skills and the ability to assess patient needs, counsel patients/families and admit to the appropriate program Ability to educate/collaborate with other teammates and coordinate services in a hospital setting Extensive knowledge of reimbursement issues and community resources Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below Ability to comply with the Dying Persons Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures