Hospice Liaison

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Hospice Liaison to facilitate patient discharge from facility settings to certified hospice agencies, while modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

The role requires evaluating eligibility, coordinating services, obtaining authorizations, and collaborating with care teams to develop safe, comprehensive hospice care plans for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs for hospice services.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate eligibility and care resources for hospice referrals.
• Develop and document comprehensive hospice care plans with patients and families.
• Obtain physician orders to support hospice care plan.
• Coordinate services including professional, paraprofessional, and DME per the plan.
• Complete required documentation in facility and RRH records.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Clinical assessment

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

BSW or Social Work degree

Job description

Position 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.

Job Title

Hospice Liaison

Department

Community Health

Location

Rochester Regional,2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week

40 hours

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am- 5:30p,

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Agency. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
• Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe care plan.
• Obtains MD order to support hospice care plan.
• Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc, as the care plan dictates.
• Completes all required documentation in patient’s facility record and RRH Hospice Agency required documentation per requirements.
• Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.
• Collaborates with care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
• Participates in ongoing RRH Hospice Agency and Community Based Service, and/or RRH inpatient committees or groups.
• Represents RRH Hospice Agency at appropriate Community Groups
• Act as a resource and represent RRH Hospice Agency in the community in various health care settings (ie hospital, physician office, etc.).
• Participates in marketing efforts as assigned. Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse: Associate’s Degree in Nursingor
• Social Worker: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Current NYS License in Social Work

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

$63,000.00 - $90,000.00

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14607

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.