Hospice Liaison

Hospice Liaison (Full-Time, Day/Evening)

The Hospice Liaison is responsible to facilitate the patient discharge from the facility setting to certified hospice agency. The Hospice Liaison will provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Agency. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
• Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe care plan.
• Obtains MD order to support hospice care plan.
• Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc., as the care plan dictates.
• Completes all required documentation in patient's facility record and RRH Hospice Agency required documentation per requirements.
• Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.
• Collaborates with care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
• Participates in ongoing RRH Hospice Agency and Community Based Service, and/or RRH inpatient committees or groups.
• Represents RRH Hospice Agency at appropriate Community Groups
• Act as a resource and represent RRH Hospice Agency in the community in various health care settings (i.e. hospital, physician office, etc.).
• Participates in marketing efforts as assigned. Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse: Associate's degree in nursing
• OR Social Worker: Bachelor's degree in social work

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in working in partnership with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (strong written and verbal communication skills).
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft office
• Demonstrate ability to apply decisive, sound, objective clinical judgment for cases with varying complexity.

Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $90,000.00

Location: Rochester, Postal Code: 14607

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.