POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as the hospice expert to professionally and seamlessly coordinate services and bridge the transition for the patient from the hospital to hospice services; develop long-term relationships at each facility to reinforce CHOT/Providence Hospice as the provider of choice.

Schedule: Friday - Monday 4/10's

Salary: 77,000 annually based on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to referral sources in a timely manner; evaluate patient appropriateness for hospice; meet with families/patients to discuss goals and explain services of hospice.
• Complete required paperwork with patients/families; facilitate the patient discharge by working with hospital staff, DME, medications, hospice physicians, and hospital staff.
• Educate hospital staff and follow up on pending patients; round daily to be available to staff and patients for questions and to build relationships.
• Communicate and provide daily feedback to admission staff on referrals.
• Completes thorough documentation of hospice eligibility in the required time frame.
• Through customer service and leveraging relationships become the “hospice of choice” whereby increasing hospital referrals.
• Attend and participate in routine staff meetings in person or via media provided as directed.
• Participate in and/or provide in-service training, attend various hospital activities, and other duties as required or assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered RN in the State of Texas, or LMSW required
• Nursing experience or medical training required (ability to read charts, know medications, etc.)
• Marketing experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare marketing preferred Hospice experience strongly preferred
• Proficient skills using a computer are required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Company provided Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Lease Car Program
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel