Hospice Clinical Nurse Liaison (RN)

Lifesong Hospice; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highmark Blue Shield

401(k) match

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

PTO 23 days first year

Certification incentive program

Short-term disability

Dental & vision

Job summary

Lifesong Hospice in Harrisburg, PA seeks a day shift, full-time Clinical Nurse Liaison to connect with clients at home, manage symptoms, and support the family’s peace of mind. You will have 24/7 access to a support team and on-call staff to focus on caring and making a difference.

We offer above-average pay and comprehensive benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Hospice certification incentives and ongoing training are provided to help you grow and serve

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current PA licensure.
• Graduate of NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Experience in hospice nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with acute care facility partners and hospice team.
• Receive and track hospice referrals from acute care facilities.
• Evaluate patients and coordinate admission processes.
• Explain hospice services to patients and families and complete admission docs.
• Coordinate with hospital case managers to support timely admissions and transitions.

Skills

Self-directed

Prioritization

Handling pressure

Education

PA RN licensure

NLN-accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Cellular technology

Job description

Lifesong Hospice & Palliative Care
3880 Tecport Dr
Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17111, USA

Description

Lifesong Hospice is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. Lifesong is now hiring a day shift, full-time Clinical Nurse Liaison to join our dynamic team!

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Liaison and connect with our clients in the comfort of their home. Your critical thinking skills and compassion will help manage their symptoms and maintain a quality of life for better peace of mind for them and their families. You’ll have direct access to our support team and an on-call staff whenever you need it so you can focus on doing what you do best: Making A Difference

Our investment in you:

• Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
• Hospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a year
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives

Our support for you:

• Locally and family-owned, private company
• Patient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 18
• 24/7 direct access to your support team
• On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
• Career paths and continuing education
• Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Benefits may vary based on employment status.

• Maintains regular contact with acute care facility referral partners, including discharge planners, case managers, physicians, hospitals, nursing staff, and other appropriate clinical personnel.
• Receives, tracks, and follows through on hospice referrals from acute care facilities.
• Evaluates patients and coordinates or completes the admission process, as assigned
• Explains hospice services and care options to patients, families and completes required admission documentation.
• Coordinates with hospital case managers and hospice teams to support timely admission, safe discharge and transition to appropriate setting.
• Registered nurse RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience; experience in the area of hospice nursing.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
• A state driver’s license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
• High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
• Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care:
Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—theirLifesong.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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