Transitional Nurse Liaison

Graham Healthcare Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Hospice Transitional Nurse Liaison to join their team. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments and coordination of care to support hospice patients. Offering a competitive salary and generous benefits, it promises an opportunity to make a significant impact in end-of-life care.

Benefits

Up to 24 paid holiday and personal days off in year one

Company funded pension up to $50,000 after 3 years

DailyPay for instant access to earnings

Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement

Company-paid education programs with discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Communicate with the clinical team regarding complex, chronically ill patients.
• Coordinate patient education on hospice care and disease progression.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Patient assessment

Proficiency with computers

Education

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC

HCHB

Job description

At Residential Home Health and Hospice (‘Residential’), we’re looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our Hospice Transitional Nurse Liaison will partner with our field staff and leaders to provide the best support to the patients that we serve.

With our 20-year track record, Residential is a strong leader in the industry. We are consistently named a Top Workplace by our employees and genuinely care where you are in your career path.

Our high value rewards package:

• Up to 24 paid holiday and personal days off in year one
• Company funded pension, up to $50,000 credit after 3 years of service
• DailyPay: Access your money when you want it!
• Industry-leading 360 You benefits program
• The option to lease a new Toyota or Ford vehicle at a significantly discounted price below MSRP

Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Obtain complete/accurate demographic information and medical history, including diagnosis for care and primary care physician information
• Introduce the Agency to the patient/caregiver, explain scope of our services and skilled services requested, and coordinate start-of-care visit
• Order requested DME, supplies, and medications related to hospice care
• Deliver community education as requested for assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals
• Provide patient education at bedside regarding hospice, disease progression, and end-of-life care
• Attend discharge planning meeting as requested, working with the facility team to provide a safe and successful discharge home
• Determine hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care
• Communicate with the clinical team on all complex, chronically ill patients, assisting staff and referral sources to prevent re-hospitalizations

We are looking for compassionate Transitional Nurse Liaisons with:

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse including acute care or oncology experience, hospice experience preferred
• Experience with technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, and HCHB preferred
• Able to transfer patients as needed according to proper techniques of body mechanics to promote patient and staff safety

• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Proficiency with computers

Questions? Call us at [phone].

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

Join Residential Hospice and enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Pay: With opportunity for advancement
• Health and Welfare Benefits:Variousmedical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family to choose from.
• Supplemental Benefits:Company paid life insurance and disability benefits. Also, pre-tax FSA and HSA plans are offered.
• Generous PTO Packages: 15 days PTOthat grows with yourtenure, 6 paidholidays, 1personal day.
• Retirement: Save for your future with our company offered 401k planwith matching contributions.
• Company-Paid Education Programs: Grow your career by taking advantage of 50% discounts on tuition for selected courses offered by Purdue and Kaplan.

Benefits may vary based on your employment status.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.

By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.

By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

The low end of the range includes compensation related to salary and first year success bonus. The high end of the range is inclusive of productivity bonuses and additional shift work that is paid at a premium (i.e., after hours, weekends, on-call). *Compensation potential varies by market.

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