Responsibilities

Hospice Transition Liaison (Nurse or Social Worker)

Primary Location: Fruitland, Idaho

At Enhabit, care drives everything we do. From how you take care of your patients to how your peers and leaders will support your nursing journey, our collaborative team helps you explore new opportunities while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with competitive benefits. Join our team and see what true care can accomplish.

Job Type: Varies

Level: LVN/LPN

Travel: Varies

Success Profile

Who makes a successful nurse at Enhabit? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.

• Compassionate
• Positive
• Trustworthy
• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Communicator

Our Culture

• Growth & Development

Whether moving up or over to explore a new career area, we provide the resources and support to learn and advance in line with your aspirations.

• Values & Shared Purpose

We are dedicated to doing what is right at all times. We understand the importance and impact of our work, which is why we approach everything we do with honesty and integrity.

• Well-Being

We focus on building meaningful relationships so that we can provide high-quality, compassionate care to every patient. We are committed to treating our patients and their loved ones with kindness, dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

Represent the branch in internal transitional care activities, and in professional contacts with patients, their families, physicians, hospitals and facilities, senior living communities, professional associations, and similar health groups and institutions, to apprise them of the availability of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice services. Integrate clinical guidelines, tools, and other metrics in the development of transition plans that are patient centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of care. Serve as a public awareness representative and manage public and internal education relative to hospice services available and payor sources, especially the care connections program.

Qualifications

• Education and experience, essential
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy, or social work.
• Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Must have at least two years clinical experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience and understand federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing the operations of a home health or hospice.
• Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
• Education and experience, preferred
• At least three years clinical experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in and knowledge of home health and hospice practices is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer and market dynamics, as well as the requirements and best practices of transitional care within home health or hospice is preferred.
• Requirements
• Must possess a valid state driver license
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.