What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Clinical Nurse Liaison (RN) position at Lifesong?
Lifesong Hospice is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. Lifesong is now hiring a day shift, full-time Clinical Nurse Liaison to join our dynamic team!
Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Liaison and connect with our clients in the comfort of their home. Your critical thinking skills and compassion will help manage their symptoms and maintain a quality of life for better peace of mind for them and their families. You’ll have direct access to our support team and an on-call staff whenever you need it so you can focus on doing what you do best: Making A Difference
Our investment in you:
- Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
- Weekly mileage reimbursement
- Hospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a year
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
- Excellent vision and dental
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
- Family and medical leave
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
Our support for you:
- Locally and family-owned, private company
- Patient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 18
- 24/7 direct access to your support team
- On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
- Career paths and continuing education
- Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
- Employee assistance program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
Benefits may vary based on employment status.
Clinical Nurse Liaison (RN) Responsibilities:
- Maintains regular contact with acute care facility referral partners, including discharge planners, case managers, physicians, hospitals, nursing staff, and other appropriate clinical personnel.
- Receives, tracks, and follows through on hospice referrals from acute care facilities.
- Evaluates patients and coordinates or completes the admission process, as assigned
- Explains hospice services and care options to patients, families and completes required admission documentation.
- Coordinates with hospital case managers and hospice teams to support timely admission, safe discharge and transition to appropriate setting.
Clinical Nurse Liaison (RN) Qualifications:
- Registered nurse RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of two years of experience; experience in the area of hospice nursing.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
- A state driver’s license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
- High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
- Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.
About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care:
Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—their Lifesong.
EOE
Salary : $2,000