RN Hospital Liaison (Baraboo/Sauk Areas)

Agrace; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

AgrisCare? Wait, data from HTML shows Agrace. Agrace seeks an RN Hospital Liaison to connect hospital staff with patients and families, evaluate eligibility for hospice services, and help craft discharge plans.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care aligned with Agrace philosophy and policies. The position requires an active RN license, prior nursing experience, and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a hospice setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employment.
• One-year nursing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Agrace, hospital staff and physicians, and patient and family.
• Evaluate patients for Agrace hospice and palliative programs and assist with discharge planning.
• Develop individualized plan of care and discharge plans with IDT and family.
• Review records for hospice eligibility and document interventions in the POC.

Skills

RN

BSN

Licensed RN

Driver’s license

Office software

Electronic health records

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Madison, WIFull-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 9am-5pmIncludes weekend (every 4th) and holiday (1 or 2/year) rotationsMake a lasting impact with AgraceJoin Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled RN who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!How You’ll Make a Difference (Essential Functions)The RN Hospital Liaison is responsible for acting as liaison between Agrace, Hospital Staff and Physician, and Patient and Family; evaluating patients for Agrace hospice and palliative programs; assisting with hospital discharge plans; and developing discharge plans of care. The RN Hospital Liaison provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Liaison between Agrace, Hospital Staff and Physician, and Patient and FamilyServe as a resource and consultant for hospital/clinic staff, physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains about pain, symptom management, end-of-life issues, hospice/palliative care philosophies and services.Serve as a consultant to patients and families about end-of-life issues and Agrace philosophies and services.Actively pursue relationships and develop partnerships with all referral sources to promote the benefits of Agrace services.Evaluate Patient for Agrace Hospice and Palliative ProgramsReview medical records to identify hospice and palliative care services eligibility, physician orders, and to verify diagnosis.Identify if patient meets admission criteria in collaboration with primary care, specialty, and Agrace physicians. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and primary care provider to create a Hospice Eligibility Summary (HES) for determination of hospice eligibility.Identify if patient meets admission criteria by assessing patient’s physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental, fall, medication safety, and educational needs. Collect data from the patient, family, significant other and other health care professionals about immediate goals and needs.Collaborate with the Admission’s Certification Nurse or Clinical Team Manager (CTM) regarding all patients deemed ineligible for hospice services.Plan of Care (POC) and Discharge PlanningFormulate and implement individualized POC and/or Discharge Plan in collaboration with hospital staff, patient, nursing facility, and family. The POC will include goals, symptom management, interventions, education, coroner involvement, etc.Identify potential care challenges and document interventions in the POC to minimize, manage, or resolve the concern.Obtain medication and other orders.Order durable medical equipment.Review advanced directives and obtain required Agrace paperwork including informed consent; service agreement; and Hospice Benefit Election form.MiscellaneousPrecept new staff and students.You Bring (Qualifications)ADN, required; BSN, preferredCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employmentOne-year nursing experience, preferredValid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicleMust be at least 18 years of ageBasic Microsoft Office skillsIntermediate electronic health records skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual propertyAbility to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautionsBenefitsCompetitive salary with mileage reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)Retirement plans with employer matchingGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time offComprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career developmentAbout AgraceFor more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.Together, we pursue a vision in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.Agrace Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.