RN Hospice Nurse Liaison

Overview

Registered Nurse - Hospice Nurse Liaison Administration

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift

Covenant HomeCare isEast Tennesseeslargest locally owned homecare and hospice provider with one of the largest rehabilitation departments in this area. Since 1978 we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort dignity and independence. We care for more than 4700 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program. We are a proud member of Covenant Health our regions top-performing healthcare network.

Position Summary :

Facilitates understanding of hospice services for patients families case managers and providers in the community setting. Enhances smooth transition of patients transitioning to hospice services.

Recruiter : Madeline Fornadel

Responsibilities

• Cultivates positive ongoing relationships focused on identifying and meeting the needs of all Covenant Health Facilities. Works with Covenant medical providers to increase referrals educate case managers target physicians and other providers in continuity of care. Works with Physicians to increase referrals provides education and updates on Covenant Hospice services explains referral process works on communication and relationship building and obtains feedback from physicians regarding satisfaction with services federal and state regulations. Understands and encourages the appropriate placement within the continuum of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients family members and professional staff concerning the philosophy of Covenant HomeCare for hospice services.
• Identifies educational opportunities within the aforementioned groups. Arranges for in-services when necessary.
• Provides onsite support at Covenant Health hospital(s) for patients.
• Facilitates effective and efficient transition for patients along the continuum of care for Covenant Hospice.
• Monitors and follows up on any current Covenant Hospice patient who may have returned to the hospital. Follows up to figure out what caused the hospitalization communicates with case managers about home environment if there are issues preventing care at home and if needed provides case management with information / contacts for caregiver to help facilitate safe discharge.
• Participates in appropriate meetings at assigned facilities (e.g. IDT palliative care case management etc.).
• Assesses patients hospice needs upon receiving referral from acute care case manager / discharge planner to include eligibility criteria appropriate home environment and ability to self-care or availability of caregiver.
• Provides thorough explanation of services to be provided by hospice in post-acute setting (home ALF SNF Hospice House). Facilitates communication of important information specific to patients situation to hospice staff.
• Communicates with access department scheduling and hospice staff to ensure excellent coordination of care and begins collaboration with patient / family to establish mutual goals based on patients needs problem and or wishes.
• Conducts initial assessment of the impact of the terminal illness on the patients physical functional psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.

Facilitates a palliative Milieu within facility that promotes a smooth transition at time of death

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Experience :

One (1) year experience in related area (case management hospice discharge planning). Must be able to function and problem-solve independently and with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of hospice rules and regulations.

Licensure Requirement :

Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee drivers license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Time Management,Clinical Research,Communication skills,GCP,Infusion Experience,Managed Care,Hospice Care,Conflict Management,Clinical Trials,Research Experience,Home Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1