Hospice RN Liaison - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,740 - 112,494; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, California is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to evaluate patients referred for hospice care and coordinate their services. The role involves assessing patient needs, communicating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an Associates Degree in Nursing, have at least 2 years of hospice experience, and possess excellent communication skills. The compensation ranges from $54.98 to $81.66 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Hospice Nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse License is mandatory.
• Experience with marketing in hospice care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for hospice care.
• Coordinate hospital discharge to hospice services.
• Maintain relationships with hospital and insurance personnel.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Documentation of Care

Insurance Coordination

Interdisciplinary Communication

Pain Management

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, plans, and coordinates referrals for hospice care services. Provides General Inpatient (GIP) Start of Care and daily visits for Torrance Memorial Medical Center's GIP patients.

Core Competencies

• Responds to referrals for hospitalized patients referred for hospice care.
• Assesses documentation of care according to specific guidelines thereby promoting consistency in methodology and validity of the resulting data.
• Identifies insurance coverage of hospice care services.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners and other disciplines to assist in establishing a coordinated hospital discharge to hospice services.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough, person-centered interviews with patients, families, and caregivers to gather essential information about the home environment, current needs, and non-clinical factors that influence the plan of care.
• Completes referral information that includes intake data, essential background information, hospital course, and the plan of care.
• Maintains liaison relationship with hospital and insurance personnel, providing information and education on hospice services, coverage issues and related areas.
• Collects and maintains statistical data on all referrals and submits them regularly as required.
• Works with other health care clinicians in the development of safe care transition from hospital to community.
• Communicates with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members any changes in patient\'s condition or psychosocial status and coordinates changes in support and services to provide maximum comfort and maintain quality of life.
• Complies with all Medicare regulations governing Hospice.

Department Specific Competencies

• Accepts referrals from hospitals, physician offices, SNFs and other community referral sources, obtains required orders for services and coordinates infusion products and DME/HME delivery.
• Advocates for ethical and holistic care to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values and beliefs of those we serve.
• Allows time for patients, parents or caregiver to ask questions regarding medication, procedures, and follow up care upon discharge or during any intervention.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care.
• Assesses pain and symptom management, identifies interventions and establishes desired outcomes for care of patients with chronic life limiting illness or at the end of life.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and modifies, as appropriate.

Education

Degree

Program

Associates

Nursing

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

2

Hospice Nursing

Additional Information

Hospice Liaison and/or Marketing experience preferred.

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License

Compensation Range:

$54.98 - 81.66 / Hour