Hospice Liaison (RN) (rrhs)

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Hospice Liaison is responsible to facilitate the patient discharge from the facility setting to certified hospice agency. The Hospice Liaison will provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOME CARE

When you or a loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, home health care can speed healing while also helping you maintain your independence. The Rochester Regional Health Home Care team has provided compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children for more than 50 years, and our quality of care has been among the top-ranked home care groups in the nation.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: 330 Monroe Ave. and Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Home Care Hospice

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

ATTRIBUTES

• Social Work, LPN, or RN Licensure required 

• • Ability to travel required

• 2 years hospital, home care, or hospice experience preferred

• Experience in working in partnership with the interdisciplinary healthcare team 

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft office

• Demonstrated ability to apply decisive, sound, objective clinical judgment for cases with varying complexity

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluation & Collaboration. Evaluate eligibility, needs and care resources for patient; obtain insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement; collaborate with facility care coordinators, social workers and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring home care 

• Assessment & Development. Complete a comprehensive clinical assessment for home care services and develop a home care plan; coordinate all in-home services, including professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies and equipment 

• Documentation. Complete all required documentation in patient’s facility record; gather and analyze data and complete all assigned reports

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$73,528.00 - $98,072.00Rochester14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.