Hospice Clinical Liaison - RN: Mon to Fri at Compassus — Columbus, OH

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Position Summary

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events, as requested.
• Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to the Supervisor.
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others in a manner that facilitates an accurate and positive view of hospice services.
• Obtains signatures on all required forms and provides copies to patient/responsible party.
• Ensures all forms are completed, dated, signed, and turned in to the Admission Coordinator.
• Ensures all available medical records are turned in to the Admission Coordinator
• Establishes and maintains significant professional relationships.
• Works closely with community, hospital, and facility education representatives to meet growth and development targets and maintain market acceptance and allegiance.
• Facilitates the admission process to and from hospital and long-term care-based referral sources.
• Assesses referred patient’s clinical needs and disease status and confers with patient’s attending physician and hospice physician regarding assessment to establish eligibility.
• Facilitates patient discharge from hospital to home by establishing initial needs and coordinating transportation, DME, medication needs, supplies, and admission by a home hospice nurse.
• Oversees GIP patient admission process based on identified symptom management needs for that level of care.
• Works closely with facilities and hospitals to identify, transition, and admit patients appropriately for general inpatient services.
• Provides education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• RN License is required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing highly preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience required.
• Hospital and/or long-term care clinical experience highly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare marketing preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.