Faith Presbyterian Hospice

Clinical Liaison - RN

Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and
takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
Maintain good attendance record
Provide for optimum access to hospice programs and services by responding to
referrals in a timely manner through concerned and compassionate listening and assessment skills
Facilitate access to hospice services and programs that best meet the patient/family need
Present a calm, supportive approach to patients/families to facilitate two-way communication and maximize their ability to deal with end of life issues and decision- making
Maintain close collaboration with Social Services/Case Management, physicians, and hospital nursing employees on referred patients/existing hospice patients who are hospitalized
Perform initial assessments with chart review; Collaborate with nursing employees and physicians regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and symptom management issues
Provide information and education regarding programs and services available to patient/family
Speak with referred/existing patients/families regarding individual needs and goals; Provide daily support to patient/family, answering any/all questions and providing feedback
Determine eligibility/continued eligibility for the hospice general inpatient or alternative program
Keep accurate, concise documentation with attention to detail and follow-up as instructed per hospice policy/regulatory policy
Complete all necessary documentation for admission to General Inpatient
Assess need for appropriate intervention and provide these services in conjunction with the hospice/hospital employees
Assist with implementation or ongoing revisions to the patient/family plan of care
Assist Hospice Medical Director/hospital physician with pain and symptom management by providing frequent feedback on the patients response to treatment
Assist in coordinating discharge planning or bereavement follow up
Attend and participate in IDT meetings; Attend staff meetings as scheduling permits
Participate in departmental planning and the development of team objectives under the strategic plan
Complete all mandatory licensure requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Texas RN License
At least three years of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred
Knowledge of hospice programs and services
Excellent physical assessment skills and the ability to assess patient needs, counsel patients/families and admit to the appropriate program
Ability to educate/collaborate with other teammates and coordinate services in a hospital setting
Extensive knowledge of reimbursement issues and community resources
Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
Ability to comply with the Dying Persons Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures