RN - Liaison Weekends

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA is seeking a Hospice Liaison to join an interdisciplinary team. The nurse will coordinate admission into Hospice care, communicate the Hospice concept to families and patients, and develop care plans with the team.

Strong clinical skills and the ability to educate patients and caregivers are essential. The role requires an unrestricted RN license (AR), BLS certification, excellent documentation, calm communication under pressure, and daily travel with a valid driver's license and auto

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AR RN license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking.
• Strong documentation and communication.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission into Hospice care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Effectively communicate the Hospice concept to families and patients.
• Develop plan of care and convey patient/family needs to the team.
• Train and educate patient/caregivers as needed.
• Establish appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet needs.
• Deal with human suffering while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Travel daily and manage own schedule.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Travel flexibility

Education

RN license (AR)

BLS certification

Tools

Computer charting

Job description

Requirements

Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience. Position requires use of personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

General Description:

The Liaison is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team and works closely with the Medical Director. Primarily responsible for referral, coordination and execution of the admission process into Hospice care. Nurse will need to be able to effectively communicate the Hospice concept to families and patient. Will develop the plan of care and effectively communicate the patient/family care needs to the team, must be able to train and educate patient/caregivers, and establish an appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet the patient/families' needs. Must be able to deal with human suffering while maintaining professional boundaries. Required to be flexible and change schedule at a moment's notice to meet patient needs. Required to travel daily and manage own schedule effectively. Must have excellent clinical skills and be able to identify problems, perform head to toe assessment, educate and consult with the physician, and execute orders to meet patient's needs. Will assist with admissions as needed.