Hospice RN GIP - New Haven, CT

Constellation Health is seeking a GIP/Hospital Liaison to cover our New Haven Hospitals, including Yale, Saint Raphael, Bridgeport and Milford Hospitals.

The GIP/Hospital Liaison is responsible for providing assessments and care in a hospital and facility settings. The GIP/Hospital Liaison supports the philosophy, goals, and culture of Constellation Health Services, to provide quality care according to established best practices federal and state regulations, and Agency policies.

This is a weekend only position, Saturday and Sunday, 8-10 hours per day

Responsibilities

• Provides GIP care including admissions and re visits in a hospital setting and facility setting as prescribed in physician’s plan of care for patients .
• Coordinates plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient’s needs, including family and primary care givers.
• Observes, evaluates, and reports on the patient’s physical and emotional status to nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever change occurs or at least every 60 days.
• For Hospice, performs a Comprehensive Assessment of the patient and updates care plan, coordinating with physician and members of the IDT whenever changes occur or at least every 14 days.
• Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of home health/hospice aide evaluation.
• Provides a comprehensive assessment of patients including patient’s strengths, goals, measurable outcomes and care preferences.
• Initial assessment and visit must be completed within 24 hours or by physician’s orders for start of care.
• Provides written information to patient that includes schedule and frequency of HHA and contract staff, medication schedule, dosing frequencies and meds administrated by staff, treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Provides patient with name and contact information of the Agency’s Clinical Manager.
• Coordinates plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient’s needs, including family and primary care givers.

Why Constellation?

Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited RN program. The employee has the required licensure, education, training, and qualifications required by rule,

regulation, law and/or statute to qualify for the role in their state. Previous home care/hospice preferred. Must possess basic computer skills,

excellent documentation, and customer services skills. Knowledgeable regarding end-of-life care and death and dying process.

Salary : $50 - $60